2021 年 10 巻 p. 79-90
Online platforms such as Facebook have been called "The New Governors" by Kate Klonick. Online platforms moderate content to preserve order in the online speech spaces. However, content moderations, sometimes referred to as "censorship," has been criticized for the defective of transparency and accountability. This paper clarifies the history, authority, and structure of the Facebook Oversight Board (FOB). Then, this paper argues for the unique nature of FOB. In addition, with reference to recent articles, this paper discusses the potential of FOBs from the perspective of the constitutional law.