Overview

• The Appeals Centre Europe will begin operations by the end of 2024, initially handling cases for Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Certified by Irish regulators, the Centre aims to provide a non-judicial avenue for EU users to dispute content decisions on social media platforms.
• Users will pay a nominal fee to appeal, refunded if the decision is in their favor, while platforms will be charged per case.
• Decisions made by the Centre are not binding, but it seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in content moderation.
• Headed by former Meta Oversight Board director Thomas Hughes, the Centre is funded by a one-time grant from the Oversight Board Trust.