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Global Watchlist & Sanctions

Screen individuals and entities against global sanctions lists, regulatory enforcement databases, and law enforcement watchlists to identify compliance risks and restricted party exposure.

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WHY IT'S BETTER

Reduce Exposure to Global Compliance Risk

Global hiring and partnerships increase exposure to sanctioned individuals, restricted entities, and enforcement actions that create regulatory violations and reputational damage when screening gaps allow prohibited relationships.

Sanctions and Watchlist Coverage

Sanctions and watchlist coverage spans OFAC, UN Security Council, EU, HM Treasury, DFAT, and enforcement databases from FBI, INTERPOL, and international regulatory bodies.

Ongoing List Refresh

Ongoing list refresh updates watchlists continuously throughout each day as regulatory agencies publish new designations, remove entries, and modify existing sanctions status.

Match Verification

Match verification confirms that watchlist hits actually belong to the individual or entity being screened rather than to someone with a similar name.

Standardized Reporting

Standardized reporting presents watchlist results in uniform formats that clarify which lists were searched, what match confidence applies, and what follow up is needed.

HOW IT WORKS
A Streamlined Global Screening Process

Screen individuals and entities against comprehensive global lists in four steps:

Submit Subject Information

Identifying information is submitted including name, date of birth, address, aliases, and entity identifiers through secure channels that protect screening data.

Automated Watchlist Screening

Global lists are queried for potential matches across sanctions databases, regulatory enforcement lists, and law enforcement watchlists using name and identifier matching.

Verify and Review Findings

Potential matches are reviewed to confirm identity using dates of birth, addresses, aliases, and identifying numbers to prevent false matches.

Receive Standardized Results

Results are delivered in a standardized format identifying which lists were searched, match confidence levels, and supporting details for compliance review.

Global Risk Screening with Compliance for Good™

Centralized screening and clear reporting support compliant global watchlist and sanctions screening that reduces regulatory exposure through verified match confirmation.

Sanctions and Watchlist Coverage

Sanctions and watchlist coverage spans OFAC SDN lists, UN Security Council designations, EU sanctions, FBI Most Wanted, INTERPOL notices, and hundreds of international enforcement databases. Limited watchlist packages miss the specialized lists that apply to your industry or geography. GCheck’s comprehensive coverage ensures you’re protected against every relevant regulatory list that could create compliance violations or reputational damage.

Ongoing List Refresh

Ongoing list refresh updates watchlist data multiple times daily to capture new sanctions designations, entity additions, and status changes as regulatory agencies announce them. Annual or monthly list updates leave organizations exposed to newly sanctioned parties between refresh cycles. GCheck’s continuous update process ensures your screening reflects current enforcement actions, not the outdated data that creates the compliance gaps regulators penalize.

Match Verification

Match verification confirms that watchlist hits actually belong to the individual or entity being screened rather than to someone with a similar name. Unverified watchlist matches produce false positives that damage business relationships and waste investigation resources. GCheck’s identity confirmation process filters wrong-person matches before they reach your compliance team, ensuring only legitimate sanctions matches require action.

Standardized Reporting

Standardized reporting presents watchlist results in uniform formats that clarify which lists were searched, what match confidence applies, and what follow-up is needed. Inconsistent watchlist outputs create confusion that delays critical compliance decisions. GCheck’s structured reports enable fast, confident action on every screening result regardless of how many lists were searched or what complexity the case presents.

Audit Ready Documentation

Audit-ready documentation logs which lists were searched, when screening occurred, and how matches were classified, creating the compliance trail that regulators examine. Inadequate watchlist documentation transforms defensible compliance into violations when you can’t prove screening actually occurred. GCheck’s comprehensive records demonstrate that sanctions screening followed documented procedures that satisfy regulatory requirements and withstand audit scrutiny.

Secure Handling and Access Controls

Secure handling and access controls restrict watchlist results to authorized compliance personnel and limit retention to documented business needs. Uncontrolled sanctions data creates security risks and regulatory violations. GCheck’s secure workflows ensure watchlist information is accessed only by authorized users and retained according to the restrictions that govern this sensitive regulatory data.

Trust & Compliance

Global Screening You Can Trust

Secure handling and audit trails support compliant global watchlist screening. Documented scope and match handling support defensible decisions.

COMMON CONCERNS ANSWERED See How Our Approach Supports Compliance and Consistency

What lists are included in global watchlist screening?

Global watchlist screening includes sanctions lists from OFAC, UN Security Council, EU, HM Treasury, DFAT, and enforcement databases from FBI, INTERPOL, and international regulatory bodies. Coverage spans terrorist designations, financial sanctions, trade restrictions, and law enforcement notices across hundreds of international lists. GCheck’s comprehensive screening protects against every major regulatory list that could create compliance violations or reputational risk for your organization.

How often are watchlists updated?

Watchlists are updated continuously throughout each day as regulatory agencies publish new designations, remove entries, and modify existing sanctions status. Update frequency varies by list source with major sanctions lists refreshed multiple times daily. GCheck’s screening reflects the most current list data available at the time of search, ensuring you’re protected against newly sanctioned parties, not the outdated designations that create compliance gaps.

Are matches verified?

Yes, potential watchlist matches undergo identity verification to confirm the sanctioned individual or entity is actually the person or organization being screened. Verification examines dates of birth, addresses, aliases, and identifying numbers to prevent false matches. GCheck’s verification process filters wrong-person matches before they’re reported, ensuring only legitimate sanctions hits require compliance review and action.

Are results compliant with regulations?

Yes, watchlist screening follows OFAC compliance requirements, international sanctions regulations, and industry-specific enforcement standards with documented scope and retention controls. Screening protocols align to regulatory expectations for know-your-customer and restricted party programs. GCheck’s compliance-aligned process ensures sanctions screening meets the regulatory standards that apply to your industry and geography, protecting your organization from the violations that inadequate screening creates.

How are results delivered?

Watchlist results are delivered in standardized reports that identify which lists were searched, what match confidence applies, and what additional information supports match classification. Clear reporting distinguishes confirmed sanctions matches from potential matches requiring investigation. GCheck’s structured outputs enable fast compliance decisions without the ambiguity that delays critical hiring and onboarding processes.

Does this support ongoing monitoring?

Yes, ongoing watchlist monitoring screens individuals and entities on recurring schedules to detect new sanctions designations and status changes that occur post-hire or post-onboarding. Continuous monitoring protects against newly sanctioned parties that would be missed by one-time screening. GCheck’s monitoring service ensures you’re alerted when sanctions status changes, enabling immediate action before restricted parties create compliance violations or reputational damage.

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