Can I be listed in World-Check even if I was acquitted or charges were dropped?

Yes, and this is one of the most common problems we encounter. World-Check retains historical data indefinitely unless actively challenged, meaning acquittals, case dismissals, and withdrawn charges often remain visible to screening institutions. LexisNexis typically argues that the historical fact of proceedings remains accurate even if the outcome was favourable. Successfully removing such entries requires demonstrating under GDPR Article 17 that continued processing serves no legitimate purpose and causes disproportionate harm — a legal argument that must be carefully constructed with supporting documentation of the case resolution.