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ARTICLE · 06 SEPTEMBER 2024

Information On A Compliance Database File Is Wrong – World Check

Gherson's team advises individuals facing service denials due to incorrect information in compliance databases, such as World Check. They outline steps for identifying and correcting errors, emphasize the legal challenges involved, and recommend seeking professional legal assistance to protect business interests.

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I fear incorrect information about me being shared is preventing me accessing services (including financial)

Gherson's criminal litigation, investigations and regulatory team are being increasingly approached by individuals who are facing issues accessing various services (including financial) on the basis that they believe that there is incorrect information being shared about them, including by compliance databases.

It is often felt that this information is shared in clandestine ways and there is despair at the unfairness of the situation and frustration at the lack of ability to challenge appropriately.

If the information on a compliance database file is wrong

When an entity (e.g. a bank) undertake searches on an individual, they may find a warning against the individual's name. This may occur if the individual is alleged to have acted fraudulently, or if there is information which is adverse to the individual, or if a third party has used the

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