Lawsuits Arising from Personal Data Leaks, Unauthorized Access, Service Deficiencies, and Other Causes
First written in FY2021. . Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 12 of 70 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2025Addition of litigation risks related to commissioned developmentAnnual report
「However, the Group may face litigation arising from human error, such as inadequate management of personal information held by the Group, information leaks or system failures caused by unauthorised access by third parties, or deficiencies in services provided by the Group. In commissioned development operations, the Group may face claims for damages and other legal actions arising from delayed delivery, responses to defects and other matters.」
In addition to the previously identified risks of personal information leaks, unauthorised access and system failures, delays in delivery and responses to non-conformity with contracts in commissioned development are explicitly identified as grounds for litigation. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「However, the Company may face litigation arising from human error, such as inadequate management of personal information held by the Company, information leaks or system failures caused by unauthorised access by third parties, or deficiencies in services provided by the Company.」
Although the disclosure states that there had been no litigation as of the filing date, it lists potential grounds for litigation in the future.