Enactment and Changing Interpretation of Internet-Related Laws
First written in FY2016. 6 of 9 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 6 of 20 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Regulations Covered UpdatedAnnual report
「The principal laws and regulations governing our business include the Telecommunications Business Act, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (hereinafter, the "Personal Information Protection Act"), the Act on Measures for Addressing Rights Infringement and Other Issues Arising from the Distribution of Information via Specified Telecommunications, and the Act on Prohibition of Unauthorized Computer Access (hereinafter, the "Unauthorized Computer Access Prohibition Act").」
With regard to risks under internet-related laws and regulations, the disclosure lists the applicable laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act and the law addressing rights infringements arising from the distribution of information. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, laws and regulations governing internet-related businesses are gradually being established. If new laws or regulations are enacted, or the interpretation of existing laws or regulations is changed, with the use of the internet, related services or operators engaged in internet-related businesses becoming subject to regulation, this may affect our operating results and financial position.」
The risk of enactment of, or changes in the interpretation of, internet-related laws and regulations remains. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, laws and regulations governing internet-related businesses are gradually being established. If new laws or regulations are enacted, or the interpretation of existing laws or regulations is changed, with the use of the internet, related services or operators engaged in internet-related businesses becoming subject to regulation, this may affect our operating results and financial position.」
The risk of enactment of, or changes in the interpretation of, internet-related laws and regulations remains. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, laws and regulations governing internet-related businesses are gradually being established. If new laws or regulations are enacted, or the interpretation of existing laws or regulations is changed, with the use of the internet, related services or operators engaged in internet-related businesses becoming subject to regulation, this may affect our operating results and financial position.」
The risk of enactment of, or changes in the interpretation of, internet-related laws and regulations remains. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, laws and regulations governing internet-related businesses are gradually being established. If new laws or regulations are enacted, or the interpretation of existing laws or regulations is changed, with the use of the internet, related services or operators engaged in internet-related businesses becoming subject to regulation, this may affect our operating results and financial position.」
The risk of enactment of, or changes in the interpretation of, internet-related laws and regulations remains. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, laws and regulations governing internet-related businesses are gradually being established. If new laws or regulations are enacted, or the interpretation of existing laws or regulations is changed, with the use of the internet, related services or operators engaged in internet-related businesses becoming subject to regulation, this may affect our operating results and financial position.」
Continues to identify the risk of enactment of, or changes in the interpretation of, internet-related laws and regulations, together with the specific applicable laws and regulations. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The principal laws and regulations governing our business are the Telecommunications Business Act, the Act on Limitation of Liability for Damages of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers and Disclosure of Caller Information, and the Act on Prohibition of Unauthorized Computer Access, etc.」
Continues to identify the specific applicable laws and obligations relating to the risk of enactment of, or changes in the interpretation of, internet-related laws and regulations. - FY2017Added specific laws and regulations.Annual report
「The principal laws and regulations governing our business are the Telecommunications Business Act, the Act on Limitation of Liability for Damages of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers and Disclosure of Caller Information, and the Act on Prohibition of Unauthorized Computer Access, etc. (the “Unauthorized Computer Access Prohibition Act”).」
In addition to the previously identified risks relating to internet-related laws and regulations, specifically describes the principal applicable laws, regulations and obligations. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If new laws or regulations are enacted, or the interpretation of existing laws or regulations is changed, with the use of the internet, related services or operators engaged in internet-related businesses becoming subject to regulation, this may affect our operating results and financial position.」
Identifies the impact of new legislation or changes in the interpretation of existing laws and regulations as a risk.