Facebook launches Corporate Human Rights Policy

Facebook announces a Corporate Human Rights Policy to promote respect for human rights in the digital space and to publish an annual Human Rights Report. The policy references UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and explains how standards will be applied to Facebook’s apps, policies, and overall business. The company outlines concrete measures including alignment with the Global Network Initiative, maintaining an independent Oversight Board, publicly sharing human rights due diligence, and updating content policies to remove misinformation and unverifiable rumors that could cause imminent harm (noted in the Sri Lanka Human Rights Impact Assessment). It also mentions tools to address harmful content in high-risk countries (e.g., Myanmar), lawful data disclosures to the Independent Investigative Mission on Myanmar, and protections for journalists against harassment and hacking. The policy takes effect immediately, alongside broader plans to curb disinformation in Facebook Groups.