In this article, we describe what ID filtering is, how it works, and the requirements for using it in WealthEngine Screening
What is ID filtering in screening
In order to avoid duplicate records being screened by using screening credits, we strongly recommend including Unique IDs (User Supplied ID)in the input file. This way, duplicate records that have already been screened can be identified as duplicates and removed from future screenings. Additionally, UID's are important when importing the results back to your CRM or DMS
How ID filtering works & it's requirements
User Supplied ID is must required for ID filtering to work, the system follows these rules for each row during screening:
- Rule #1: If User Supplied ID is empty, and User Supplied ID2 is present or missing:
The ID filtering logic is skipped, and the row is always screened.
- Rule #2: If User Supplied ID is present, but User Supplied ID2 is missing:
The system checks whether screening for UID (without UID2) has been performed previously. If screening was already done, the row is skipped during re-screening.
- Rule #3: If both User Supplied ID and User Supplied ID2 are present:
The system checks whether screening for the UID & UID2 pair has been performed previously.
If screening was already done for this pair, the row is skipped during re-screening.
Note: All screening jobs must include the User Supplied IDs. Please note that, It deduplicates the records only against previously screened records, and not within the same file. ID Filter should recognize the User Supplied ID (record number) as being previously screened and skip re-screening the same record If present in the new file.
How to setup ID filtering
Your account representative or Customer Support Team should be able to enable ID filtering in your account.