Reputational Damage and Damages Liability from External Leakage of Business Partner Information
First written in FY2018. 2 of 4 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2022.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 18 of 81 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Use of the internet in the Group's products and services is also increasing, and although the Group is implementing security measures, unexpected intrusions through networks, unauthorized operations and other events could result in external leakage of information, service interruptions and impacts on operations.」
In addition to the risk of leakage of existing customer information and trade secrets, the scope of information security risks is being expanded to include service outages and impacts on production processes. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「The Group also handles its own trade secrets. Although it has established an internal management system to protect this information, it may be leaked externally as a result of intentional acts from outside the Group, including unauthorized access to systems and cyberattacks.」
The Group expanded the scope of its information leakage risk beyond business partner information to include trade secrets, cyberattacks, unauthorized access and unauthorized operations through networks. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group obtains information about its business partners. Although it has established an internal management system to protect this information, any external leakage could affect the Group's operating results and financial position through reputational damage, liability for damages and other consequences.」
The Group has reiterated the risk of reputational damage and liability for damages arising from external leakage of business partner information, as well as its response through its internal management system. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The Group obtains information about its business partners. Although it has established an internal management system to protect this information, any external leakage could affect the Group's operating results through reputational damage, liability for damages and other consequences.」
The Group newly disclosed the protection of business partner information and the risks of reputational damage and liability for damages in the event of external leakage.