Global Screenings has published a new article explaining why a name appearing in a database should not automatically be treated as a confirmed record.
Database screening can identify useful leads across sanctions lists, watchlists, court records, regulatory sources and media. The significance of a result depends on the quality of the match and the identifiers available.
Why False Positives Occur
Common names, spelling variations, transliteration, incomplete records and similar company names can produce results that relate to another person or entity.
Identifiers That Matter
The publication explains how stronger identifiers can help confirm or eliminate a result.
- Date and place of birth
- Nationality and address
- Passport or identity number
- Company registration number
- Directors and ownership
- Associated entities
Different Types of Match
Exact, partial and fuzzy matches describe how data values align; they do not by themselves prove that the subject and record are the same.
Reviewing Serious Results
Sanctions, PEP, court and adverse-media results require context. PEP status is not proof of misconduct, and an allegation should remain attributed to its source.
Clear Result Classification
The guide recommends distinguishing confirmed, probable, possible, eliminated and unresolved matches, as well as no-match findings.
Read Why a Database Match Is Not Always a Confirmed Record.
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