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title: "Should Spur data be used as a blocking list?"
type: "faq"
url: "https://docs.spur.us/knowledgebase/faqs/should-spur-data-be-used-as-a-blocking-list"
category: "Spur Platform & Data"
product: "general"
publishedAt: "2026-08-07T16:48:00.000Z"
updatedAt: "2026-08-12T19:30:30Z"
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# Should Spur data be used as a blocking list?

Generally, no. Spur is designed to provide context and intelligence rather than a simple allow/block decision. Most organizations achieve the best results when Spur data is incorporated into broader risk models and decisioning workflows.