Risk Severity: IDD & IDD+

Risk alerts returned by IDD and IDD+ are graded in terms of severity. There are 3 severity levels, and each risk code will fall into one of these severity levels:

• Critical
• Serious
• Moderate

Risk severity, examples and mitigation

This table explains what the different levels of risk severity mean in real terms, which risk codes fall into each severity level, and possible mitigation measures for risk alerts at each level.

Risk Severity	Definition	Examples (Risk Codes)	Mitigation measures
Critical	Direct association with sanctioned entities, watchlists, or violations of international regulations; severe legal violations, ethical breaches, or actions with widespread implications for governance, environmental, or social harm.	ABU  -  Abuse (Domestic, Elder, Child) BRB  -  Bribery, Graft, Kickbacks, Political Corruption BUS  -  Business Crimes - Antitrust, Bankruptcy, Price Fixing DEN  -  Denied Entity DPP  -  Data Privacy and Protection ENV  -  Environmental Crimes - Poaching, Illegal Logging, Animal Cruelty FAR  -  Foreign Agent Registration Act FOF  -  Former OFAC FOS  -  Former Sanctions FRD  -  Fraud, Scams, Swindles HTE  -  Hate Groups HUM  -  Human rights, Genocide, War crimes IRC  -  Iran Connect MLA  -  Money Laundering MUR  -  Murder, Manslaughter - Committed, Planned or Attempted) OBS  -  Obscenity Related, Child Pornography ORG  -  Organized Crime, Criminal Association, Racketeering PEP  -  Person Political REG  -  Regulatory Action SEC  -  SEC Violations  - Insider Trading, Securities Fraud SEX  -  Sex Offenses - Rape, Sodomy, Sexual Abuse, Pedophilia SNX  -  Sanctions Connect TER  -  Terrorist Related TRF  -  People Trafficking, Organ Trafficking WLT  -  Watch List	Could lead to legal, reputational, or operational consequences; often non-negotiable. May require additional review and mitigation in the event of regulatory intervention, financial penalties, and reputational damage.
Serious	Significant misconduct, criminal activity, or regulatory violations that could result in legal action, financial loss, or reputational harm.	ABU  -  Abuse (Domestic, Elder, Child) AST  -  Assault, Battery CFT  -  Counterfeiting, Forgery DTF  -  Trafficking or Distribution of Drugs FUG  -  Escape, Fugitive GAM  -  Illegal Gambling IMP  -  Identity Theft, Impersonation LMD  -  Legal Marijuana Dispensaries MOR  -  Mortgage Related MSB  -  Money Services Business OBS  -  Obscenity Related, Child Pornography PRJ  -  False Filings, False Statements, Perjury, Obstruction of Justice RES  -  Real Estate Actions SMG  -  Smuggling - Does not include Drugs, Money, People or Guns SPY  -  Espionage, Spying, Treason TAX  -  Tax Related Offenses	May require additional review and resolution steps through corrective measures, policy enhancements, and standard due diligence.
Moderate	Moderate legal or ethical concerns, typically involving individual or organizational actions with limited scope or impact; regulatory issues with limited legal or reputational consequences.	ARS  -  Arson BKY  -  Bankruptcy BUR  -  Burglary CON  -  Conspiracy - No specific crime named CPR  -  Copyright Infringement - Intellectual Property, Electronic Piracy CYB  -  Computer Related, Cyber Crime DPS  -  Possession of Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia FOR  -  Forfeiture IGN  -  Possession or Sale of Guns, Weapons and Explosives IPR  -  Illegal Prostitution, Promoting Illegal Prostitution KID  -  Kidnapping, Abduction, Held Against Will LMD  -  Legal Marijuana Dispensaries LNS  -  Loan Sharking, Usury, Predatory Lending MIS  -  Misconduct MSB  -  Money Services Business NSC  -  Non Specific Crime PSP  -  Possession of Stolen Property ROB  -  Robbery - Stealing by Threat, Use of Force TFT  -  Theft, Larceny, Misappropriation, Embezzlement, Extortion VCY  -  Virtual Currency	May require monitoring or corrective measures; manageable through internal policies or remediation plans.