Personal Information Leakage, Tampering and Unauthorized Use
First written in FY2022. 4 of 7 entries say "Materialised", first in 2026-04-27. Latest entry: 2026-06-25.
Cynd moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 7 of 61 companies on the "Worse" side.
137 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- 2026-06-25RestatedManagement plan
「We regard the management of personal information as an important matter in operating the business, not only to prevent the external leakage of personal information but also to prevent improper use, falsification and other issues」
Reiterates the policies for managing and educating personnel on personal-information protection. - FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「However, the Company concluded that it would be difficult to completely rule out the risk of information leakage involving information that a third party may have been able to access and view through unauthorized access to the Company's system.」
The Company detected suspicious access in March 2026. Although a forensic investigation found no traces of personal information being taken out or other such activity, it concluded that the risk of information leakage within the range of information that could be viewed could not be completely ruled out. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group regards the management of personal information as an important matter in operating its business, not only to prevent external leakage but also to prevent inappropriate use and alteration. It restricts access to authorized employees, provides thorough internal training to all employees, complies with the applicable law and related laws and regulations and guidelines, and actively works to protect personal information.」
As measures against personal information risks, the Company specifies restricting access privileges, training all employees, and complying with laws, regulations, and guidelines. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「However, the possibility of leakage, alteration, unauthorized use, or other incidents involving personal information held by the Company cannot be completely eliminated. If such an incident occurs, the Company's operating results and financial position could be affected by the considerable costs of taking appropriate action, claims for damages against the Company, or a decline in its reputation.」
The Company identifies response costs, claims for damages, and reputational decline arising from the leakage of personal information and other incidents as risks.