Changes to internet-related laws and regulations and litigation risk
First written in FY2019. 5 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「There are currently no legal regulations that have an exceptionally significant impact on the continuation of the group's business. However, legal regulations applicable to its business areas exist, including the Act on Prevention of Delays in Payment of Subcontracting Fees to Small and Medium-sized Entrusted Business Operators Relating to Manufacturing Consignment, etc. (effective January 2026) and the Act on Optimization of Transactions Involving Specified Entrusted Business Operators (effective November 2024).」
The company describes the existence of applicable laws and regulations, including the law relating to small and medium-sized entrusted business operators effective January 2026, in addition to existing regulatory risks, and the potential impact of tighter regulation in the future. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「There are currently no legal regulations that have an exceptionally significant impact on the continuation of the group's business. However, legal regulations applicable to its business areas exist, including the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors, the Act on Optimization of Transactions Involving Specified Entrusted Business Operators, and the Act on Securing the Proper Operation of Worker Dispatching Undertakings and Improved Working Conditions for Dispatched Workers.」
The company describes the existence of laws and regulations applicable to its business areas, including the Act on Optimization of Transactions Involving Specified Entrusted Business Operators, in addition to existing internet-related regulations, and the risk of tighter regulation in the future. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The enactment of new laws and regulations or the strengthening of existing regulations relating to the group's business areas may continue to affect the group's business results and future business development.」
The company continues to describe the enactment and strengthening of internet-related laws and regulations and the potential impact on its business. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The enactment of new laws and regulations or the strengthening of existing regulations governing the internet and businesses that intermediate the distribution of information on the internet may affect the group's business results and future business development. In addition, third parties that suffer damage or losses in services operated by the group may bring claims for damages or other litigation against the group as the service operator.」
The company continues to describe the risks of tighter internet-related regulations and claims for damages and litigation by third parties. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The enactment of new laws and regulations or the strengthening of existing regulations governing the internet and businesses that intermediate the distribution of information on the internet may affect the group's business results and future business development. In addition, third parties that suffer damage or losses from unlawful acts in services operated by the group may bring claims for damages or other litigation against the group as the service operator.」
The company continues to describe the risks of tighter internet-related regulations and claims for damages and litigation by third parties. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「The enactment of new laws and regulations or the strengthening of existing regulations governing the internet and businesses that intermediate the distribution of information on the internet may affect the group's business results and future business development.」
The company identifies the application and potential future strengthening of regulations relating to personal information, unauthorized access, the protection of minors and the Subcontract Act, among others.