What are Restricted Parties?
Federal and state agencies maintain lists of “Restricted Parties.” Collaborating with or providing materials, services, and financial support to these restricted parties is prohibited unless prior government authorization is obtained.
Additionally, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers several different sanctions programs related to “high‐risk” countries. Engagement with embargoed or sanctioned countries may require a license.
Why do we perform Restricted Party Screenings?
As engaging in any activity with a restricted party or high‐risk country can result in severe consequences, Restricted Party Screenings (RPS) must be performed prior to a transaction with a foreign party to ensure UCSF avoids any collaboration that could violate export laws or sanctions regulations.
How are Restricted Party Screenings performed?
- UCSF utilizes Visual Compliance to conduct Restricted Party Screenings. If you need assistance setting up a Visual Compliance account or would like to receive training on performing RPS, please contact the UCSF Export Control Office.
- Restricted Party Screenings should be performed prior to any foreign engagement taking place (including conference presentations, international visits, and research collaborations). Any foreign engagement means just that: any non‐U.S. engagement (even Canada!).
- Any “matches” or “flags” returned as a result of running RPS should be escalated to the UCSF Export Control Office.