Risk from Internet-Related Regulations and Changes in the Operating Environment
First written in FY2018. 6 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 2 of 16 companies on the "Worse" side.
32 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The development of the internet and related services could be impeded by the introduction of new legal regulations in response to personal information leaks, falsification, unauthorized use and other issues accompanying the spread of the internet, as well as conduct contrary to social morality or public order and standards of decency, or by other unforeseen factors. Depending on developments, this could affect the company’s business expansion, financial position and business performance.」
The company has reaffirmed the risk that personal information issues, new legal regulations and other changes in the operating environment could affect its internet-related businesses. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The development of the internet and related services could be impeded by the introduction of new legal regulations in response to personal information leaks, falsification, unauthorized use and other issues accompanying the spread of the internet, as well as conduct contrary to social morality or public order and standards of decency, or by other unforeseen factors. Depending on developments, this could affect the company’s business expansion, financial position and business performance.」
The company has reaffirmed the risk that personal information issues, new legal regulations and other changes in the operating environment could affect its business. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The development of the internet and related services could be impeded by the introduction of new legal regulations in response to personal information leaks, falsification, unauthorized use and other issues accompanying the spread of the internet, as well as conduct contrary to social morality or public order and standards of decency, or by other unforeseen factors. Depending on developments, this could affect the company’s business expansion, financial position and business performance.」
The company has reaffirmed the risk that personal information issues, new legal regulations and other changes in the operating environment could affect its business. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The development of the internet and related services could be impeded by the introduction of new legal regulations in response to personal information leaks, falsification, unauthorized use and other issues accompanying the spread of the internet, as well as conduct contrary to social morality or public order and standards of decency, or by other unforeseen factors. Depending on developments, this could affect the company’s business expansion, financial position and business performance.」
The company has reaffirmed the risk that personal information issues, new legal regulations and other changes in the operating environment could affect its business. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「However, the development of the internet and related services could be impeded by the introduction of new legal regulations in response to personal information leaks, falsification, unauthorized use and other issues accompanying the spread of the internet, as well as conduct contrary to social morality or public order and standards of decency, or by other unforeseen factors. Depending on developments, this could affect the company’s business expansion, financial position and business performance.」
The company has reaffirmed the risk that personal information issues, new legal regulations and other changes in the operating environment could affect its business. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「However, the development of the internet and related services could be impeded by the introduction of new legal regulations in response to personal information leaks, falsification, unauthorized use and other issues accompanying the spread of the internet, as well as conduct contrary to social morality or public order and standards of decency, or by other unforeseen factors. Depending on developments, this could affect the company’s business expansion, financial position and business performance.」
The company has reiterated the risk that personal information issues, new legal regulations and other changes in the operating environment could affect its internet-related businesses. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Japan’s internet users were estimated at 100.84 million, an increase of 380,000 year on year, representing a penetration rate of 83.5% of the population. However, the development of the internet and related services could be hindered by new legal regulations introduced in response to personal information leakage, falsification and unauthorized use associated with the spread of the internet, acts contrary to social morality or public order and morals, and other unforeseen factors.」
While internet penetration underpins the business, the Company anticipates risks from information-related issues and new legal regulations that could hinder development.