OpenSanctions
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OpenSanctions DefaultSanctions, regulatory and PEP sourcesPolitically Exposed PersonsPolitical office-holders and their close associates
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FAQ

OpenSanctions is free for non-commercial users. Businesses must acquire a data license to use the dataset.

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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.

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  • What is an entity?
  • What is a dataset?
  • What is a collection?
  • What is an entity of interest?
  • What is a target?
  • What are sanctions programs?
  • What is a politically exposed person (PEP)?
  • What is dataset coverage?
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