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
Overturned
2021-004-FB-UA
Pro-Navalny protests in Russia
The Oversight Board has overturned Facebook's decision to remove a comment in which a supporter of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny called another user a 'cowardly bot'.
Standard
Overturned
2021-005-FB-UA
“Two buttons” meme
The Oversight Board has overturned Facebook's decision to remove a comment under its Hate Speech Community Standard.
Standard
Upheld
2021-001-FB-FBR
Former President Trump’s suspension
The Board has upheld Facebook's decision, on 7 January 2021, to restrict then-President Donald Trump's access to posting content on his Facebook Page and Instagram account.
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.
