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General FAQs Adverse Media Screening

To help you answer all the questions you might not even know you have.

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Written by Zoe Merswolken
Updated over 2 months ago

What is adverse media screening?

Adverse media screening is the process of monitoring and analyzing news and media sources globally to identify negative news screening reports about individuals or entities that could indicate potential risk, such as financial fraud, regulatory breaches, or other types of misconduct.

How does Business Radar ensure comprehensive risk coverage?

Business Radar offers unrivaled adverse media screening insights by scanning every corner of the globe in any language. With over 210 risk categories and an extensive real-time media database, our service ensures that you never miss an adverse event, providing precise and relevant risk assessments with our adverse media screening tool.

What makes your media database stand out?

Our media database is the most extensive in the market, including real-time negative news screening capabilities and access to niche business gazettes and local outlets worldwide. This ensures that you are safeguarded against emerging threats with unparalleled media scrutiny.

How does the smart translation and deduplication work?

Our automated adverse media check system uses advanced AI to filter out irrelevant data, delivering only pertinent alerts. This saves you from the hassle of sifting through irrelevant information and ensures that you receive accurate and relevant risk signals.

Can you explain the AI-powered analysis and how it minimizes false positives?

Our advanced AI technology is designed to minimize false positives by up to 90%. It focuses on true risk signals without compromise, curating the results to reduce noise and pinpoint genuine risks, providing you with a clear, actionable overview.

What kind of support does Business Radar offer for regulatory compliance?

We offer comprehensive sanctions screening against over 1,400 sanction lists from 180 countries, an in-depth legal enforcement database, and real-time monitoring to ensure compliance with international regulations.

How does the collaborative investigation platform work?

Our integrated platform allows your team to collaborate efficiently, sharing findings, discussing potential risks, and deciding on next steps collaboratively. This streamlines investigative workflows and enhances team coordination.

What are the benefits of API integration?

API integration allows for seamless system incorporation, enhancing your internal processes with our robust data streams. It ensures easy access to our services, making your risk management and compliance efforts more efficient.

How does Business Radar handle multilingual event translation?

Our service automatically translates adverse events into more than 100 languages, ensuring comprehensive coverage and understanding of global risks without language barriers affecting the accuracy of your risk assessments.

How does Business Radar ensure compliance with data protection regulations like the GDPR?

Business Radar is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws. We ensure that all personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently. Our systems are designed with data protection built in from the outset and by default, and we implement robust security measures to protect your data.

Can the screening tool be customized to our specific compliance requirements?

Yes, we offer customizable settings to meet the specific compliance needs of your company. You can configure the risk categories, screening parameters, and alert thresholds to align with your internal policies and regulatory obligations. Our platform is flexible and can adapt to the unique requirements of German regulatory standards.

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