In the fourth quarter of 2021, social media platform Facebook removed 7.7 million pieces of content containing terrorist propaganda, down from 10.6 in the previous quarter. The social network prohibits content that shows support, praise, or endorsement of terrorist organizations or terrorist activities.
Global number of content containing terrorist propaganda removed by Facebook from 4th quarter 2017 to 4th quarter 2021
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Number of content items taken action on in millions
According to Facebook, "We do not allow any organizations or individuals that proclaim a violent mission or are engaged in violence, from having a presence on Facebook. We also remove content that expresses support or praise for groups, leaders, or individuals involved in these activities."
As of 2nd quarter 2021, Facebook includes data for "Dangerous Orgs: Terrorism", as well as "Dangerous Orgs: Organized Hate."
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Facebook. (March 1, 2022). Global number of content containing terrorist propaganda removed by Facebook from 4th quarter 2017 to 4th quarter 2021 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 22, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1013864/facebook-terrorist-propaganda-removal-quarter/
Facebook. "Global number of content containing terrorist propaganda removed by Facebook from 4th quarter 2017 to 4th quarter 2021 (in millions)." Chart. March 1, 2022. Statista. Accessed May 22, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1013864/facebook-terrorist-propaganda-removal-quarter/
Facebook. (2022). Global number of content containing terrorist propaganda removed by Facebook from 4th quarter 2017 to 4th quarter 2021 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 22, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1013864/facebook-terrorist-propaganda-removal-quarter/
Facebook. "Global Number of Content Containing Terrorist Propaganda Removed by Facebook from 4th Quarter 2017 to 4th Quarter 2021 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Mar 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1013864/facebook-terrorist-propaganda-removal-quarter/
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