How to obtain a copy of the SDN list from OFAC?

The best way to obtain the SDN list is to download it from the official OFAC website. The list is available in various formats, including XML, CSV, and fixed-field formats, which can be integrated into databases for automated screening. OFAC also provides the Sanctions List Search tool, which uses a fuzzy search algorithm to find potential matches in the SDN list and other sanctions lists. The list is updated regularly without a predefined schedule—names are added or removed as necessary. All changes for the current year are available in a PDF file of the SDN list.