Private digital intelligence bureau Lawful OSINT — Cyber monitoring — Due diligence
Internet Intelligence Service Private digital intelligence

Public research resources · FR / EN

Sanctions lists and namesakes · OSINT

Does a name match actually refer to the same entity ? Practical method, external tools, source log and interpretation limits.

External services · no results hosted here · queries sent only when you click a provider link.

References reviewed · Published

Three people examine a map with a magnifying glass
Context photograph · cottonbro studio · Licence

Does a name match actually refer to the same entity ?

  1. Identify the relevant jurisdiction and consult the competent authority’s list.
  2. Compare published name, aliases, birth date or entity identifier.
  3. Read the entry reference, date and regime rather than an isolated similarity score.
  4. Have the responsible function assess ambiguous matches and the text’s scope before a decision.

Keep these fields in the source log

  • Authority, list and version date
  • Identifiers and matching criteria
  • Applicable text and unresolved ambiguity

What the method cannot establish alone

A match establishes neither guilt nor automatic applicability of a measure. This pathway documents research and does not replace legal advice.

External tools for this pathway

Editorial selection of external services and resources, described using their portals or documentation. References reviewed on 3 October 2026; availability, prices, quotas and interface languages can change. Subscriptions and paid features were not tested.

3 catalogue entries

Sanctions lists and namesakes

EU Sanctions Map ↗

European Union · Public entry point

Identify a European regime and follow official references to the applicable text.

Limit: The map is an entry point; check the text, date and identity before a decision.

Publisher reference ↗

Sanctions lists and namesakes

OFAC Sanctions List Search ↗

United States · Public entry point

Search OFAC list matches and compare published identifiers.

Limit: A similarity score is not identification; resolve namesakes and the applicable regime.

Publisher reference ↗

CSV · FR / EN · 50JSON · FR / EN · 50

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Continue with the site’s detailed guides and data

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Questions about tools and external searches

Where are search results displayed?

On the selected provider’s website, in a new tab. IIS does not retrieve, host or display investigation results. Directory filters only filter the editorial catalogue.

Is the typed query stored?

The launchpad builds links inside your browser, without sending the query to IIS or storing it in browser storage. Clicking a prepared link sends the query to the named provider, under its own rules.

Are all tools free and available in every language?

No. Access may require an account, subscription, software or quota. The catalogue is available in French and English; providers set their interface languages, coverage and conditions.

Does no result prove that a fact is false?

No. Index coverage, spelling, language, access limits and capture dates can explain a missing result. Record what was searched and what remains unknown.