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What is a false positive?
A potential screening match that, after review of available identifiers and context, is reasonably determined not to be the listed party.
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Why This Matters
Screening is designed to surface candidates for review, not to prove identity from a similar name. A disciplined false-positive process lets legitimate activity continue while preserving the evidence showing why the potential match was disqualified.
Explanation Depth
Concept Explanation
A screening system can flag two different people or companies because their names look alike. A false positive is the result after a reviewer checks the details and can reasonably show that the screened party is not the one on the government list.When You'll See This in SecurePoint
SecurePoint records false-positive or equivalent clear dispositions inside product-specific review flows. Downstream release still follows the owning product’s other gates; for example, a Visitor compliance clearance may still require host attestation before a badge can print.
What You Should Do Next
Compare the full list entry and available identifiers, including date of birth, identification numbers, nationality, address, location, aliases, or corporate registration information as applicable. If the available information reasonably disqualifies the potential match, record the specific basis for that conclusion under your organization’s procedures.
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