What is adjudication?
The formal review process to determine if a watchlist screening match is a true identity fit or a false positive.
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Why This Matters
Watchlist screening often flags common names (false positives) that share spelling characteristics with restricted parties. Adjudication acts as the critical operational gate: qualified personnel compare identifiers (like Date of Birth, citizenship, or address) to safely clear false alarms or block restricted parties, preventing illegal transactions or unauthorized access.
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Concept Explanation
Sometimes, an innocent person shares the same name as a restricted or sanctioned person on a government watchlist. Adjudication is simply the process of "doing a double-check." A manager looks at other details—like birthdates or home countries—to confirm that the visitor is not the restricted person on the list, allowing them to safely proceed.When You'll See This in SecurePoint
In SecurePoint USA, adjudication is managed in the Adjudication Queue (/adjudication). Compliance managers review matches and select pre-configured disposition codes. True matches enforce a fail-closed posture, preventing badge printing, kiosk check-in, or transaction completion.
What You Should Do Next
Inspect the potential match side-by-side in your adjudication queue. Compare secondary identifiers such as birthdates, nationalities, and addresses. If the identifiers mismatch, document the specific reasoning (e.g., "Citizenship mismatch") and apply the appropriate disposition code to clear the case. If the identifiers align or are inconclusive, escalate the case immediately.
What Can Go Wrong
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