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Frequently asked questions

You can find answers to the most common questions about OpenSanctions here, including detailed information about the structure of the database, the commercial product, and technical details of the API and bulk data.

Basics

  • What is OpenSanctions and who is it for?
  • Does OpenSanctions contain only sanctions lists?
  • Where does the data come from?
  • Can I contribute a new data source?
  • Can I use this data for commercial purposes?
  • Does the database cover crypto sanctions?
  • Do you include adverse media in the database?
  • Do you include EU sanctions before they're in the FSF database?
  • Does the data include securities identifiers (ISINs) for companies?
  • Does OpenSanctions include beneficial ownership information?
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