Sanctions Screening
Screen individuals and entities against international sanctions lists
Sanctions screening checks whether an individual or entity appears on international sanctions lists. Sanctioned persons and organisations are subject to restrictive measures — including asset freezes, travel bans, and prohibitions on financial transactions.
What sanctions lists are checked?
Datakeen screens against major international sanctions programmes, including:
| List | Issuing authority |
|---|---|
| EU Consolidated Sanctions List | European Union |
| UN Security Council Sanctions | United Nations |
| OFAC SDN List | U.S. Department of the Treasury |
| UK Sanctions List | UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation |
| French National Freezing List | Direction Générale du Trésor (France) |
Additional regional and national lists may be included depending on your configuration and jurisdiction.
Types of sanctions
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Asset freeze | All funds and economic resources belonging to the person are frozen |
| Travel ban | The person is prohibited from entering or transiting through certain jurisdictions |
| Arms embargo | Prohibition on the supply of arms and military equipment |
| Financial restrictions | Restrictions on financial services and transactions |
How to interpret results
In the Screening AML tab of a session:
- No matches (green) — No sanctions records were found
- Matches found (flagged) — One or more sanctions list entries match the identity data
When matches are found, review:
- Name — The matched person or entity
- List — Which sanctions list the match comes from
- Reason — Why the person or entity was sanctioned
- Date — When the sanction was imposed
- Relevance score — How closely the match corresponds to the screened individual
A sanctions match is a serious flag. If a confirmed match is found, you are generally prohibited from proceeding with the business relationship. Consult your compliance team before taking action.
Regulatory context
Sanctions compliance is mandatory for all businesses operating in the EU, UK, and US. Key frameworks include:
- EU Regulation 2580/2001 and subsequent sanctions regulations
- OFAC regulations (31 CFR Part 500 series)
- French Monetary and Financial Code — obligations for financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses
Failure to comply with sanctions can result in significant criminal and financial penalties.
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