Glossary
Watchlist
A list of names used for risk screening, including sanctions lists and other sources like law enforcement or internal lists.
Definition
In practice, “watchlists” can include sanctions sources, internal lists, and other datasets used for compliance. Organizations should understand list provenance, update cadence, and what actions are expected on a potential match.
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