Response to Internet, Consumer Protection and Overseas Legal and Regulatory Requirements
First written in FY2016. 3 of 6 entries say "Reframed", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
GREE Holdings moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2023, 2 years before the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 6 of 29 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「The laws and regulations applicable to the group include the Telecommunications Business Act, the Payment Services Act, the Act on Development of an Environment that Provides Safe and Secure Internet Use for Young People, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, the Specified Commercial Transactions Act, the Act on Addressing Rights Infringements Arising from the Distribution of Information through Specified Telecommunications, the Act on Prohibition of Unauthorized Computer Access, the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software, the Act on Prevention of Delay in Payment of Subcontracting Proceeds to Small and Medium-sized Entrusted Business Operators, and the Act on Ensuring Fair Transactions between Freelancers and Business Operators, as well as ministerial ordinances, policies and guidelines established by the supervisory authorities for each law.」
In addition to the existing regulatory risks, the company explicitly adds the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software and laws and regulations concerning small and medium-sized entrusted business operators. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「As an operator of internet services and related businesses, our group recognizes that compliance with internet-related legal regulations and other laws and regulations is an important management issue.」
The company reiterates its recognition that addressing internet, consumer protection, personal information and overseas regulatory requirements is an important issue. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「The laws and regulations applicable to the group include the Telecommunications Business Act, the Payment Services Act, the Act on Development of an Environment that Provides Safe and Secure Internet Use for Young People, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, the Specified Commercial Transactions Act, the Act on Limitation of Liability for Damages of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers and Disclosure of Information on Senders, the Act on Prohibition of Unauthorized Computer Access, the Act on Prevention of Delay in Payment of Subcontracting Proceeds, and the Act on Ensuring Fair Transactions between Freelancers and Business Operators, as well as ministerial ordinances, policies and guidelines established by the supervisory authorities for each law.」
In addition to the existing regulatory risks, the company explicitly adds regulatory areas covered by the Subcontracting Act and the Act on Ensuring Fair Transactions between Freelancers and Business Operators. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「In addition, as our group expands its overseas business, it will be subject to the laws and regulations of various countries and regions concerning commercial transactions, advertising, premiums, personal information, privacy, protection of minors, antitrust, intellectual property rights, consumer protection and crypto-assets, as well as local government approvals and licenses required to conduct business and make investments.」
In addition to the existing internet, consumer protection and overseas regulatory risks, the company explicitly adds regulatory areas including crypto-assets, as well as overseas investments and approvals and licenses. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If the interpretation of these laws and regulations changes in response to changes in social conditions, or if new laws and regulations are enacted, this could affect the business development and financial results of our group.」
The company reiterates the risks associated with laws and regulations concerning the internet, consumer protection, youth protection, personal information and overseas jurisdictions. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If the interpretation of these laws and regulations changes in response to changes in social conditions, or if new laws and regulations are enacted, this could affect the business development and financial results of our group.」
The scope includes telecommunications, provider liability, youth protection, consumer protection, personal information, and regulations in various overseas jurisdictions.