Promoting transparency and accountability in church and Christian settings through accessible, structured public data.
The Church Misconduct Database (CMD) is a structured, searchable collection of documented misconduct cases involving individuals within church and Christian settings. It exists to help organisations, safeguarding teams, and individuals make more informed decisions when it comes to protecting their communities.
All records are compiled from publicly available sources — including published news reports, court records, charity commission filings, official church statements, and regulatory body findings. CMD does not originate any data; it organises information that is already freely accessible in the public domain into a single, searchable resource.
CMD is not a legal authority and does not make findings of guilt, innocence, or liability. Inclusion in the database reflects what has been publicly reported — nothing more. Users can flag inaccuracies, and all submissions are reviewed by administrators before publication.
Misconduct cases in church settings are frequently reported across dozens of disconnected sources — local news outlets, court listings, denominational reports, and regulatory filings. Finding this information often requires knowing where to look, what to search for, and which jurisdictions to check.
CMD brings this scattered public information together into one place. The goal is simple: when someone needs to check a name, an organisation, or a pattern of behaviour, the information that already exists in the public domain should be findable — quickly, confidentially, and without barriers.
Safeguarding teams, hiring panels, and church leadership can search the database as part of their due diligence processes — supplementing background checks with publicly reported information that standard screening may not surface.
Individuals and community members can research names and organisations to make more informed decisions about the settings they or their families are part of — contributing to a culture where transparency is the norm.
Everything we build is shaped by a core belief: transparency and integrity, when properly supported, create trust and safety for everyone.
Accountability starts with visibility. We make publicly available information structured, searchable, and accessible — not hidden behind bureaucracy.
Every record is reviewed before publication. We present information as reported, without editorialising, and provide clear channels to flag errors.
Access is code-based, activity is logged, and all data handling meets UK and European data protection standards including GDPR compliance.
The Church Misconduct Database is developed and maintained by Digital Alibi Inc. — a safeguarding technology company that builds tools, frameworks, and support systems to help organisations create genuinely accountable environments.
Digital Alibi's approach goes beyond policies and training. The company provides a comprehensive ecosystem that combines technology, governance support, and community — turning good intentions into operational reality. CMD is one part of that ecosystem, focused specifically on making publicly reported misconduct data accessible and structured.
Digital Alibi Inc. is incorporated in Ontario, Canada (OCN: 1001194978) and operates across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Church Misconduct Database adheres to UK and European data protection standards and is fully GDPR compliant.
All data is stored in European data centres. Personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interest for the purposes of safeguarding and public protection. For full details, refer to our Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy.
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