# How to Optimize Compliance Screening in Business Radar

Source: https://help.businessradar.com/articles/how-to-optimize-compliance-screening-in-business-radar
Updated: 2026-09-16T15:59:59.363Z

Compliance screening is a key part of managing regulatory risks. Business Radar offers a structured approach to identifying and managing risks tied to sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), adverse media, and more.

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## **Step 1: Understanding Risk Thresholds**

Risk thresholds in Business Radar are predefined to ensure consistency and accuracy in screenings.

*   **Predefined Categories**: Risks are automatically classified into compliance categories such as sanctions, adverse media, or PEPs.
    
*   **Automatic Prioritization**: The system flags potential risks based on preset parameters, helping you focus on areas of highest concern.
    

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## **Step 2: Running a Compliance Screening**

You can perform a compliance screening by following these steps:

1.  **Select an Entity**: Use the search bar to find a company or individual to screen.
    
2.  **Customize Your Screening**:
    
    *   Choose “Include All” to screen all related entities.
        
    *   Manually select specific entities or individuals to focus the screening.
        
3.  **Run the Screening**: Initiate the process, and the system will provide categorized results.
    

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## **Step 3: Reviewing Screening Results**

After completing a screening:

*   **View Categorized Results**: Risks are displayed under categories like sanctions, adverse media, and compliance. Each flagged item includes details to help you make informed decisions.
    
*   **Take Action**: You can confirm matches, mark items as false positives, or discard irrelevant findings. These actions help refine the overall risk assessment for your records.
    

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## **Step 4: Saving and Sharing Results**

Business Radar provides tools for storing and collaborating on compliance results:

*   **Binders**: Organize your screening results into Binders for easy access and team sharing.
    
*   **Audit Trails**: Request an audit trail to document actions taken during a screening. This is especially useful for internal reviews or regulatory audits.
    

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## **Additional Tips**

*   Regularly review flagged risks to ensure they remain relevant to your compliance objectives.
    
*   Use Binders to create a clear overview of previous screenings and team activity.
    

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## **Conclusion**

By following these steps, you can streamline your compliance screening process and maintain accurate records of your risk assessments.