Facebook Oversight Board Boarddoueklawfare
The Facebook Oversight Board, colloquially referred to as the “supreme court of Facebook”, has been a hot topic of discussion since its inception in 2020. The board was established to review decisions by Facebook that had the potential to impact people's rights, including the decisions they make concerning the removal or reinstatement of content posts and advertisements. The board seeks to bring clarity and fairness to a wide range of issues related to the company’s social media policies, and to provide an independent voice to appeal decisions made by Facebook. This article will provide an overview of the board’s mandate, its membership, and the Boarddouek Lawfare, a legal theory that has been used to guide its decision-making thus far.
What is the Facebook Oversight Board?
The Facebook ...