Risk of reduced data volumes due to policy changes by Apple and Google
First written in FY2022. 3 of 8 entries say "Dropped", first in FY2024-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The Group continually gathers information and conducts research on changes to the rules of Apple, Inc. and Google LLC, and has established a framework that enables it to respond quickly to changes by both companies. It is also developing alternative methods of acquiring location data to reduce risk.」
The risk of reduced logs resulting from changes in Apple and Google policies was re-disclosed, with information gathering, rapid response and the development of alternative acquisition methods identified as mitigating measures. - FY2026-H1DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
The “Business and Other Risks” section of the interim report does not separately mention the risk of lower data volumes due to policy changes by Apple and Google. This does not establish that the risk itself has disappeared. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「If Apple, Inc. or Google LLC changes its iOS/Android policies, including by tightening the conditions for collecting device location data, the volume of logs collected will decline as the number of applications sharing location data decreases.」
The annual report again discloses the risk of lower data volumes due to policy changes by Apple and Google, with information gathering and the development of alternative collection methods as countermeasures. - FY2025-H1DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
The “Business and Other Risks” section of the interim report does not separately mention the risk of lower data volumes due to policy changes by Apple and Google. This does not establish that the risk itself has disappeared. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「The company continuously gathers information on and investigates changes to the rules of Apple, Inc. and Google LLC, and has established systems to respond promptly to changes by both companies. It is also developing alternative methods of collecting location data to mitigate the risk.」
The company reiterates the risk of lower log volumes due to policy changes by Apple and Google, with information gathering, rapid response and the development of alternative collection methods as countermeasures. - FY2024-Q1DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
The “Business and Other Risks” section of the quarterly report states that there are no applicable matters, and does not separately mention the risk of lower data volumes due to policy changes by Apple and Google. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「The company is also developing alternative methods of collecting location data to mitigate the risk.」
In response to the risk of lower log volumes due to policy changes by Apple and Google, the company is developing alternative collection methods in addition to maintaining systems for information gathering and rapid response. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「If Apple, Inc. or Google LLC changes its iOS/Android policies, including by tightening the conditions for collecting device location data, the volume of logs collected will decline as the number of applications sharing location data decreases.」
The company discloses that changes by operating-system providers to the conditions for collecting data could affect log volumes, analytical accuracy and advertising services.