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Search Descriptions: Reputation Screening
Directorship Search Comprehensive search of business registers and supplementary databases to determine if subjects hold directorships, shareholdings, or beneficial ownership interests in commercial and non-commercial entities.
Financial Regulator Search Targeted searches of databases maintained by national financial regulatory authorities to identify regulatory actions, sanctions, or adverse findings related to the subject.
Global Sanctions Search International screening to determine if subjects appear on sanctions lists maintained by financial regulators, government agencies, and international organizations including OFAC, UN, EU, and other sanctioning bodies. Media & Social Media Searches Media criminal history searches identify negative criminal-related publications and articles. Adverse social media searches examine online platforms for illegal, reprehensible, or concerning content published by or associated with the subject. PEP & Watchlist Searches Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) searches determine if subjects qualify as PEPs under FATF definitions and national regulations. Watchlist searches compile warnings, enforcement actions, wanted lists, and tribunal records from police, government agencies, and international investigation authorities.
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International Search Availability The following matrix presents a comprehensive overview of background screening capabilities across 20 major countries. Each jurisdiction offers different combinations of search types based on local regulations, data accessibility, and infrastructure availability. Understanding these capabilities is essential for designing effective global screening programs. Variations in search availability reflect differences in legal frameworks, privacy regulations, record-keeping practices, and technological infrastructure across jurisdictions. Organizations must adapt their screening strategies to account for these jurisdictional differences while maintaining consistent risk management standards.
Note: The availability of specific search types may change based on evolving regulations, particularly in response to data protection legislation like GDPR and equivalent frameworks in other jurisdictions.
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