01 / DATA
Official-list sources
Identify candidates from the indexed OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list and UN Security Council Consolidated List.
PRIVACY NEEDLE / VERIFICATION ENGINE
Know who you’re doing business with.
Search official US and UN sanctions records in one place. Review possible name matches, verify source freshness and document your first-pass screening.
Independent public-data screeningClear source attributionNo account required
PNCHECK
DUE DILIGENCE / INITIAL SCREEN
Built for procurement, legal and compliance teams.
LIVE SCREENING INTERFACE
Run a name check
Enter a person’s or organisation’s legal name. Avoid submitting personal IDs or sensitive records.
Checking source status…
OFAC SDNStatus pending
UN ConsolidatedStatus pending
EU / PEP / REGISTRIESNot included in this version
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BUILT FOR RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS
Useful leads. Never a false clearance.
A name-only scan is a starting point. Every possible hit needs contextual review, and every no-match result has scope limits.
02 / REVIEW
Match transparency
Inspect candidate names, aliases, public source references and explicit data freshness before escalating a result.
03 / RECORD
PDF screening receipt
Download a dated initial-screening record for internal documentation. It is not proof of legal clearance.
COMPLIANCE KNOWLEDGE BASE
Learn the process.
How to Search the OFAC Sanctions ListLearn to conduct an initial OFAC SDN name screening, interpret potential matches and document your verification workflow.UN Sanctions List Search for Business ScreeningUnderstand the UN Security Council Consolidated List and how to document initial name screening using official data.
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Free Vendor Sanctions Screening ChecklistA practical checklist for first-pass vendor and freelancer sanctions screening, recordkeeping and escalation.PEP Screening Explained for KYC TeamsLearn what politically exposed person screening means, why no single public database covers every PEP and how to assess risk.QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Know the limits.
Is Privacy Needle Check an official government tool?
No. It is an independent screening service published by Privacy Needle using official open sanctions data. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by OFAC or the United Nations.
Is this a complete KYC or AML check?
No. Initial name screening is not identity verification, company registration verification, beneficial-ownership analysis, PEP screening or legal advice.
Does a no-match result mean a subject is legally clear?
No. It means our name-matching search did not identify a candidate within the available, successfully refreshed lists. Human verification remains necessary.
Which datasets are covered?
The initial deployment supports the US OFAC SDN list and the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List when imported. EU sanctions, company registries and PEP databases are not yet covered.
Will you store the names I search?
The application does not intentionally store search queries or generate public search URLs. Operational service providers may still process requests for delivery, reliability and security. Review our privacy page for details.
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