Leakage, Tampering and Misuse of Personal Information
First written in FY2019. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 7 of 61 companies on the "Worse" side.
137 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「To prevent the external leakage or alteration of personal information, we regard its management as an important matter in operating the business and have established personal information management rules. In addition, through internal training for all employees, we ensure that they are fully aware of the relevant rules and work to improve awareness of personal information protection, thereby seeking to comply with the legal requirements of the applicable law and related laws and regulations.」
Measures involving personal information management rules, training for all employees, VPN, virus protection and access controls for store computers remain in place. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「As a technical measure, we use an internal network (VPN) that prevents unauthorized intrusion from outside, and use it for virus protection and to prevent information leaks. Login passwords configured on all computers at each store are strictly managed, with access restricted to staff, and we are working to manage and strengthen our internal systems.」
In addition to personal information management rules, training for all employees, VPN and virus protection, the disclosure identifies password management for store computers and staff-only access as measures. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「Our group regards the management of personal information as an important matter in operating the business and has established personal information management rules. In addition, through internal training for all employees, we ensure that they are fully aware of the relevant rules and work to improve awareness of personal information protection, thereby seeking to comply with the legal requirements of the applicable law and related laws and regulations. As a technical measure, we use an internal network (VPN) that prevents unauthorized intrusion from outside, and use it for virus protection and to prevent information leaks.」
The disclosure specifically describes administrative and technical measures including personal information management rules, training for all employees, VPN, virus protection and access controls. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「However, if personal information is leaked externally or misused intentionally or negligently by personnel of our group or by business partners, contractors or other parties, our group could face legal liability, including claims for damages. This could also damage our group's credibility and brand and affect our group's financial condition and operating results.」
The disclosure addresses the potential impact of personal information leaks or misuse by related parties and contractors on legal liability, credibility and the brand.