# Denied Party Screening

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Denied Party Screening (DPS) is a systematic compliance procedure in which business partners, consignees, shippers, and involved financial institutions are checked against official lists of individuals and entities with whom transactions are legally prohibited.

Denied Party Screening (DPS) is a systematic compliance procedure in which business partners, consignees, shippers, and involved financial institutions are checked against official lists of individuals and entities with whom transactions are legally prohibited. These lists are maintained by authorities including the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), EU bodies, and the UN Security Council. Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and shippers conduct the check before accepting shipments and before releasing payments – almost universally via specialised screening software that flags potential matches automatically. Results must be documented, as regulators may require evidence of active compliance measures. DPS should not be confused with the broader Restricted Party Screening, which additionally covers export control lists and high-risk jurisdictions.

**Source:** [https://ofac.treasury.gov/](https://ofac.treasury.gov/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Denied Party Screening |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 117 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://ofac.treasury.gov/ |

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