Risk of Reputational Damage from Violations of Various Laws and Regulations
First written in FY2025. 1 of 2 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
Tow moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 2 years after the typical company in this theme (2024).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 8 of 54 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「The group operates in a business requiring compliance with a wide range of laws and regulations, including the Act on the Properization of Subcontracting Transactions for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (取適法), the Freelance Protection Act, labor-related laws and regulations including the Labor Standards Act, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, intellectual property rights, the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, the Construction Business Act, the Security Services Act, the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, and outdoor advertising ordinances.」
For legal and regulatory risks, the company specifies the scope of applicable requirements, including the Act on the Properization of Subcontracting Transactions for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (取適法), the Freelance Protection Act, labor-related laws and regulations, and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, and also describes the potential impact of violations on reputation and performance. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「The group operates in a business requiring compliance with a wide range of laws and regulations, including the Subcontracting Act, the Freelance Protection Act, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, intellectual property rights, the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, the Construction Business Act, the Security Services Act, the former Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and outdoor advertising ordinances.」
The company lists a range of laws and regulations, including the Subcontracting Act, Freelance Protection Act, Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, and others, and discloses the impact on reputation and performance in the event of violations as a new risk.