Intellectual Property Infringement and Reputational Damage Related to Disseminated Information
First written in FY2018. 1 of 3 entries say "Reframed", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2021.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 17 companies on the "Worse" side.
24 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「If the Group faces public criticism regarding the legality, accuracy or appropriateness of such materials, the Group may suffer a loss of social credibility, adversely affecting its business activities.」
The Company reconfirms the risk of reputational damage from public criticism of the legality, accuracy and appropriateness of disseminated information, together with its review framework involving legal counsel and experts. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「If the Group faces public criticism regarding the legality, accuracy or appropriateness of such materials, the Group may suffer a loss of social credibility, adversely affecting its business activities.」
The Company has reframed the risks relating to disseminated information from an explicit focus on intellectual property infringement to public criticism generally concerning legality, accuracy and appropriateness. It states that these matters will be reviewed through advice from legal counsel and expert oversight. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「However, if the Group infringes another party's intellectual property rights, or if the Group faces public criticism over the manner in which information it disseminates was prepared or over the appropriateness of its content, it may face claims for damages and other consequences. The Group's performance and financial condition may also be affected by a loss of social credibility and declining competitiveness.」
For information disseminated via the internet and print media, the Company identifies intellectual property infringement and loss of credibility and competitiveness due to public criticism as new risks.