Risk of personal information leakage
First written in FY2016. 2 of 5 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 13 of 49 companies on the "Worse" side.
22 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「To prevent the leakage or unauthorized use of confidential information, we have introduced information-security tools and centralized the management of IT assets. We have also established systems for continuous monitoring of devices and appropriate storage of critical data, while strengthening our defenses against cyberattacks in cooperation with external specialists. In addition, we continue to provide employee training and awareness programs to improve information-security awareness.」
In addition to existing measures, the company specified continuous device monitoring, systems for storing critical data and cooperation with external specialists, making its response to cyberattacks more concrete. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「To prevent the leakage or unauthorized use of confidential information, we have introduced information-security tools and centralized the management of IT assets, while also making thorough efforts to educate employees.」
The company has specified measures to prevent personal information leaks, including information-security tools, centralized IT-asset management and internal employee education. - FY2022ReframedAnnual report
「Although we exercise the utmost care in managing personal information, if a system failure, cyberattack or other event causes personal information to be leaked or misused, the resulting decline in social credibility and payment of compensation could affect the Group's business and performance.」
The risk description has been revised to include system failures, cyberattacks and unauthorized use in addition to the previous risk of external data leaks. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Although we exercise the utmost care in managing customer information, any external data-leak incident could result in reputational and compensation issues and affect the Group's performance.」
The company has reiterated the risk that a personal information leak could affect its reputation, compensation obligations and performance. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Although we exercise the utmost care in managing customer information, any external data-leak incident could result in reputational and compensation issues and affect the Group's performance.」
The company indicates that a customer information leak could lead to reputational damage, compensation claims and an impact on performance.