Risk Intelligence API

Office of Foreign Assets Control — U.S. Treasury department that administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals.

Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List — OFAC's primary sanctions list. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from transacting with individuals and entities on this list, and their assets are blocked.

Bureau of Industry and Security Entity List — U.S. Commerce Department list of foreign parties subject to export license requirements. Being listed means U.S. exporters need a license (usually denied) to send controlled items to the entity.

Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List — OFAC list of Chinese entities identified as operating in China's defense and surveillance technology sectors. U.S. persons are prohibited from purchasing or selling publicly traded securities of listed companies.

Consolidated Screening List — A unified U.S. government database that merges 13+ export screening lists (SDN, Entity List, Denied Persons, Unverified, Military End User, etc.) into a single searchable API maintained by the International Trade Administration.

System for Award Management — The official U.S. government system for entity registration and federal procurement data. Contains exclusion records (debarments and suspensions) that bar entities from receiving federal contracts or grants.

Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General — List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. Federal database of healthcare providers and entities excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs due to fraud, patient abuse, licensing violations, or other offenses.

Securities and Exchange Commission — Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system. Public database of corporate filings including 10-K annual reports, enforcement actions (AAERs), and litigation releases. Used to identify securities fraud, financial irregularities, and regulatory enforcement actions.

Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Releases — SEC enforcement actions related to accounting fraud, auditor misconduct, and financial reporting violations.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — U.S. DOT agency that regulates the trucking and bus industries. Maintains safety records, compliance reviews, and out-of-service orders for motor carriers and drivers.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives — Federal Firearms License. ATF issues FFLs to dealers, manufacturers, and importers of firearms. The API checks for license validity, revocations, and enforcement actions.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — U.S. agency that enforces consumer financial protection laws. Maintains a public enforcement action database covering banks, lenders, and financial service companies for unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority — Self-regulatory organization overseeing broker-dealers in the U.S. Maintains BrokerCheck database with disciplinary actions, bars, suspensions, and customer complaints against registered representatives and firms.

Food and Drug Administration — U.S. agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring safety and efficacy of drugs, medical devices, food supply, and cosmetics. Issues warning letters, import alerts, and enforcement actions tracked by the API.

Environmental Protection Agency — U.S. federal agency that enforces environmental laws. Maintains enforcement and compliance history (ECHO) database with violations, penalties, and consent decrees.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration — U.S. Department of Labor agency that sets and enforces workplace safety standards. Inspection data and violation records are used as risk signals for labor and safety compliance.

Beneficial Ownership Information — Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), certain U.S. companies must report their beneficial owners to FinCEN. The API cross-references BOI registry data for shell company and ownership risk analysis.

Politically Exposed Person — An individual who holds or has held a prominent public function (e.g., head of state, senior politician, military general, senior executive of a state-owned corporation). PEP status increases risk due to potential for corruption and bribery.

Enhanced Due Diligence — A more rigorous level of customer investigation applied to higher-risk entities. Involves deeper background checks, source-of-funds verification, and ongoing monitoring beyond standard KYC procedures.

Know Your Customer — Regulatory framework requiring financial institutions and other regulated entities to verify the identity of their clients. Includes identity verification, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring.

Anti-Money Laundering — Set of laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. AML compliance typically includes transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and customer due diligence.

Suspicious Activity Report — A document filed by financial institutions with FinCEN when there is suspected involvement in money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes. Filing is mandatory for transactions over certain thresholds or exhibiting suspicious patterns.

Fair Credit Reporting Act — U.S. federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including consumer credit information. The Risk Intelligence API is NOT a consumer report under FCRA and must not be used for credit, employment, or tenant screening decisions.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations — U.S. regulations controlling the export and import of defense-related articles and services on the U.S. Munitions List. ITAR violations carry severe criminal and civil penalties.

Export Administration Regulations — U.S. Commerce Department regulations governing the export of commercial and dual-use items. Items are classified by ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) and may require a license depending on destination country and end-use.

Data Universal Numbering System — A unique nine-digit identifier assigned by Dun & Bradstreet to business entities worldwide. Used as a strong identifier for entity disambiguation in risk scoring.

Unique Entity Identifier — The official identifier for entities doing business with the U.S. federal government, replacing DUNS for federal procurement. Assigned through SAM.gov registration.

Employer Identification Number — A nine-digit number (XX-XXXXXXX) assigned by the IRS to U.S. business entities for tax identification. One of the strongest identifiers for entity resolution in the API.

Legal Entity Identifier — A 20-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies legally distinct entities that engage in financial transactions. Managed by the Global LEI Foundation under ISO 17442.

National Provider Identifier — A unique 10-digit identification number issued by CMS to healthcare providers in the U.S. Used as a strong identifier for individual healthcare professionals in risk scoring.