How Do I Correct Information About Me On Due-diligence Databases, Such As World Check?

Today we explain how individuals can attempt to rectify incorrect and/or misleading information about themselves that has been promogulated by these compliance databases and provide a framework through which individuals can re-assert control over their personal information.

The first stage in this process is to ascertain whether you have been listed on one or more of these compliance databases. This may arise via communication from an entity that relies on these databases, such as a bank informing you that you are unable to open an account with them, or from making direct enquiries with a particular database.

What information is being shared?

Once this is established, the next step is to understand what information, whether incorrect, misleading or inaccurate, is being circulated and shared through these databases. Depending on your individual circumstances, this may be relatively simple to deduce, though the particulars of this information may be difficult