Leakage and Unauthorized Use of App Users’ Personal Information
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2018.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 7 of 60 companies on the "Worse" side.
136 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the location data that we hold in the course of business, we currently understand that it does not constitute personal information. However, if it comes to constitute personal information or similar data as a result of the enactment or amendment of laws or regulations, this could affect our business and operating results due to the need for additional measures.」
In addition to the risk of personal information leakage, the company continues to disclose the possibility that location data could legally constitute personal information and require additional measures. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「Regarding the location data that we hold in the course of business, we currently understand that it does not constitute personal information. However, if it comes to constitute personal information or similar data as a result of the enactment or amendment of laws or regulations, this could affect our business and operating results due to the need for additional measures.」
In addition to the existing risk of personal information leakage, the company newly explicitly identifies the possibility that location data could legally constitute personal information and require additional measures. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Despite these measures, if an incident such as the leakage or unauthorized use of personal information occurs, this could affect our business and operating results through claims for damages or a decline in our social credibility.」
While describing measures such as obtaining the PrivacyMark certification, the company identifies claims for damages and reputational damage resulting from the leakage or unauthorized use of personal information as risks.