Facebook’s independent Oversight Board upheld the platform’s suspension of former President Trump’s account but told the social media giant to rethink the ban’s “indefinite” nature.
Why it matters: The decision sets a global precedent for how Facebook, and potentially other social media companies, will treat political leaders around the world.
Details: The board found Trump’s posts had “severely violated” Facebook rules but questioned the “indeterminate and standardless penalty of indefinite suspension” and “insisted” the company find a “proportionate response” within six months. Continue reading.