Facebook to allow independent audit of its content review report

Social media giant Facebook has said it will engage with external auditors to conduct an independent audit of its metrics and validate the numbers published in its Community Standards Enforcement Report.

The US-based company first began sharing metrics on how well it enforces its content policies in May 2018, to track its work across six types of content that violate its Community Standards, which define what is and isn’t allowed on Facebook and Instagram.

Currently, the company reports across 12 areas on Facebook and 10 on Instagram, including bullying and harassment, hate speech, dangerous organisations: terrorism and organised hate, and violent and graphic content.