# Why is CDD important?

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**Category:** UAE\
**Tags:** compliance, edd, cdd, aml\
**Created:** [September 15, 2024, 10:27am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/why-is-cdd-important/55 "2024-09-15T10:27:05Z")\
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Why is CDD important?

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Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is essential because it helps prevent financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing.

By verifying a client’s identity and assessing the risks they pose, an entity can prevent itself from being exposed to money laundering or terrorist financing activities.

CDD also ensures regulatory compliance and protects institutions from legal penalties.

Here is the article highlighting the importance of identity verification: [Importance of Identity Verification - AML UAE](https://amluae.com/importance-of-identity-verification/)