Risk of Technical Know-How Loss or Leakage
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「These technical data are protected against external leakage by prohibiting their removal from the company and their copying. However, if this information were to be leaked externally, it could enable the manufacture of similar products and the provision of services to customers, which would affect the performance of the Group.」
The prohibition on removing and copying technical information, and the resulting competitive impact of manufacturing similar products and providing services to customers in the event of leakage, are reiterated. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「These technical data are protected against external leakage by prohibiting their removal from the company and their copying. However, if this information were to be leaked externally, it could enable the manufacture of similar products and the provision of services to customers, which would affect the performance of the Group.」
The prohibition on removing and copying technical information, and the competitive impact of any leakage, are reiterated. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「These technical data are protected against external leakage by prohibiting their removal from the company and their copying. However, if this information were to be leaked externally, it could enable the manufacture of similar products and the provision of services to customers, which would affect the performance of the Group.」
The risk of the leakage or unauthorized disclosure of chemical compositions, the history of equipment development, technical data relating to customers and other information, together with measures prohibiting removal and copying, is reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「However, if this information were to be leaked externally, it could enable the manufacture of similar products and the provision of services to customers, which would affect the performance of the Group.」
The risks identified include the leakage of chemical compositions, the history of equipment development, technical data relating to customers and other information, as well as the unauthorized removal of information by former employees.