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What is Voluntary Self-Disclosure?

Also known as: VSD

A voluntary self-disclosure (VSD) is a party's own report to OFAC of an apparent sanctions violation before OFAC learns of it independently. A qualifying VSD is a significant mitigating factor that can substantially reduce the base civil penalty.

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Related terms

OFAC · SDN List · Blocked Person · OFAC 50 Percent Rule · Secondary Sanctions · Facilitation · Strict Liability · Sanctions Screening · Consolidated Sanctions List · False Positive

This glossary is general information for educational purposes, not legal or compliance advice. Sanctions rules change; always verify against the official source (OFAC / FinCEN / your regulator) and consult qualified counsel. Definitions summarize public guidance from the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and FinCEN.