OpenSanctions
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Frequently asked questions

Does OpenSanctions contain only sanctions lists?

Category: Basics · Last updated: 2026-06-01 · Permalink

No, we are just bad at naming things. We combine sanctions lists, lists of politicians, ban lists used in government procurement, lists of known terrorists and other data sources relevant to journalistic research and due diligence. See our inclusion criteria for details.

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  • 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?
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