No government affiliation or certification
Privacy Needle Check is an independent tool and is not approved, certified or endorsed by any sanctions authority. A “no possible matches identified” outcome is not a legal clearance certificate, proof of identity or assessment of all applicable sanctions and AML/KYC obligations.
Information is not legal advice
Datasets may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable. Name matching can produce false positives and false negatives because of transliteration, aliases, spelling and shared names. Confirm the current official records and consult a qualified professional before making decisions.
Acceptable use
Use the tool lawfully. Do not attempt to overwhelm the service, bypass access controls, submit sensitive personal information or treat potential matches as allegations of wrongdoing. Downloadable receipts merely document the screening performed and its stated limits.
Accuracy and availability
The service is provided as available without a guarantee of continuous operation, completeness or fitness for regulated screening. Check source update dates in the interface.