An iOS developer named Sean Byrne was denied access to App Store Connect after being matched to a different person on a U.S. restricted-party list under the same name. Despite providing his passport, driver's license, and correct address, Apple has not resolved the false positive or responded to his escalation request.
Background
The U.S. Consolidated Screening List combines multiple export-control and sanctions lists from Commerce, State, and Treasury departments. A 'presumption of denial' designation means companies face heavy compliance risk if they do business with the listed party.
- Source
- hackernews
- Published
- Aug 15, 2026 at 12:18 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10