OFAC sanctions screening and the SDN List
OFAC — the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control — administers and enforces U.S. economic and trade sanctions.
The Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List contains individuals, entities and vessels designated under U.S. sanctions programmes, including digital-currency address identifiers associated with designated persons.
Organisations subject to applicable U.S. sanctions requirements may need controls appropriate to their exposure. Which obligations apply depends on jurisdiction, sector and circumstances — and sanctions compliance is broader than checking one list.
What the OFAC SDN List contains
A high-level view of the list's contents.
- Individuals, entities and vessels designated under U.S. sanctions programmes.
- Digital-currency address identifiers associated with designated persons.
- Designation and sanctions-programme context published alongside each listing.
How ClearSanction relates to OFAC data
OFAC SDN data within ClearSanction screening.
- ClearSanction includes OFAC SDN data within sanctions screening.
- Returned records are presented as Potential Matches for review, alongside source information and available identity evidence.
- ClearSanction does not determine whether a transaction is legally prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
What is OFAC?
OFAC is the Office of Foreign Assets Control, part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It administers and enforces U.S. economic and trade sanctions.
What is the OFAC SDN List?
The Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List contains individuals, entities and vessels designated under U.S. sanctions programmes, along with digital-currency address identifiers associated with designated persons.
Does screening against the SDN List guarantee OFAC compliance?
No. Sanctions compliance depends on the obligations that apply to your organisation, and screening is one control among others. ClearSanction provides screening information; it does not provide legal advice or determine whether a transaction is prohibited.
Does ClearSanction screen against the OFAC SDN List?
Yes. ClearSanction includes OFAC SDN data within sanctions screening and presents returned records as Potential Matches for review.