Restricted Party Screening (RPS)
Know the Entities with Which You Work
There are risks in working with certain individuals or organizations that are designated as Parties of Concern and Restricted Parties. U.S. government restrictions may prevent collaborations and other activities or require federal authorization for Restricted Parties. Parties of Concern are at increased risk of becoming subject to restrictions. Conducting Restricted Party Screenings (RPS) on individuals, organizations, and affiliations identifies these risks for consideration and mitigation before engagement.
UCSD uses VisualCompliance to identify Parties of Concern and Restricted Parties. The tool provides insights from multiple governments and organizations and notifies a screener and Export Control if a previously screened entity is added to a list. NSF SECURE created this chart of the Restricted Entity Lists which provides insights to federal interpretation of risks and applications to their evaluations when funding research. Risks in engaging with Restricted Parties are not limited to federally funded research.
RPS Required for:
- International collaborations (including visitors, visiting scholars or visiting grad students)
- Awards or agreements with international entities
- International shipments
- International payments for purchases, travel, reimbursement, etc.
When screenings yield potential matches, Export Control assists with next steps, which may include risk assessment and federal authorizations.
Responsibilities
Central and Departmental Administration: Perform restricted party screenings and escalate potential matches or questions to Export Control for review and assessment.
Export Control: Reviews escalations and determine if a license or mitigations are needed.
Process
The RPS Guide (PDF) provides the link to register for access and instructions for using the tool.
Training
Restricted party screening training is available via UC Learning.