Users can appeal Facebook's editorial decisions

Facebook's Oversight Board is to begin reviewing content which has been allowed to remain on the platform despite requests to remove it.

Previously the board only heard appeals from users about content they felt had been unfairly removed - or referrals which came from Facebook itself.

The board has the power to overrule Facebook's original content decisions. Its 20 members include former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and ex-Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger.

Anyone can submit content to the board for re-review, providing it has been reported to Facebook in the first instance.

Content eligible for appeal includes status updates, comments, videos and shares, on either Facebook or Instagram.

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