Risks of Information Security Incidents and Intellectual Property Infringement
First written in FY2020. 1 of 4 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 26 of 91 companies on the "Worse" side.
74 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to information security, the Group provides security education for employees and is further strengthening system vulnerability assessments and measures against cyberattacks.」
As part of its response to information security risks, the Group has reaffirmed the strengthening of system vulnerability assessments and measures against cyberattacks, in addition to employee training. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In particular, as crimes such as cyberterrorism targeting companies have become increasingly sophisticated and severe in recent years, the Group is strengthening virus protection and training for employees.」
The response to information security risks has been expanded beyond virus protection and employee training to include stronger system vulnerability assessments and countermeasures. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「In particular, as crimes such as cyberterrorism targeting companies have become increasingly sophisticated and severe in recent years, the Group is strengthening virus protection and training for employees.」
The Group's response to information security incidents and intellectual property infringement risks includes enhanced virus protection and employee training. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「We work through our information-systems department to ensure confidentiality and security and implement appropriate management systems and safeguards in accordance with our rules to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, destruction, leakage or loss. However, if an incident such as an information leak were to occur, there would be risks of reputational damage and litigation. With respect to intellectual property rights, we strictly manage confidential information, strengthen systems including overseas systems and scrutinize patent information through the department responsible for intellectual-property management, but infringement by third parties or our improper use through negligence could expose the Group to litigation and other risks.」
Information leaks and cyber incidents, as well as infringement or improper use of intellectual property, are identified as separate business risks for the first time.