( June 4, 2026, 10:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta’s Oversight Board is urging the platform to increase transparency and consistency in its approach to account governance, citing human-rights concerns. In its first ever ruling on the matter, published on Thursday, the board lays down key principles for Meta and rival social media providers when permanently disabling users’ accounts for targeting public figures. Among other suggestions, the board advocates for a fair appeals process, for clear information, and for cross-platform coordination about accounts that credibly threaten violence.Document attached....
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