Case Decisions and Policy Advisory Opinions
The Oversight Board reviews Meta’s content decisions to see if the company acted in line with its own policies, values and human rights commitments. The Board can choose to overturn or uphold Meta’s decision.
Case Decisions
All three types result in binding decisions that Meta must implement.
Standard
In-depth review of Meta’s decision to remove or allow a post, which includes recommendations.
Summary
Analysis of Meta’s original decision on a post when the company later changes its mind, after the Board selects the case for review.
Expedited
Rapid review of Meta’s decision on a post in exceptional situations with urgent real-world consequences.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2025-001-FB-UA, 2025-002-FB-UA
Posts Displaying South Africa’s Apartheid-Era Flag
Following a review of two Facebook posts containing images of South Africa’s 1928-1994 flag, the majority of the Board has upheld Meta’s decisions to keep them up. They do not clearly advocate for exclusion or segregation, nor do they call for people to engage in violence or discrimination.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2024-046-FB-UA, 2024-047-IG-UA
Gender Identity Debate Videos
In two posts that include videos in which a transgender woman is confronted for using a women’s bathroom and a transgender athlete wins a track race, the majority of the Board has upheld Meta’s decisions to leave up the content.
Summary
Overturned
2025-014-FB-UA
Comment Targeting People with Down Syndrome
A user appealed Meta’s decision to leave up a Facebook comment targeting individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities.
POLICY ADVISORY OPINIONS
Meta can also ask the Board for guidance on specific issues through policy advisory opinions. These are integrated into the company’s policy development process.
