Risks of leaks and unauthorized use from handling large volumes of personal information
First written in FY2021. 2 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 7 of 61 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group has established internal rules for the protection of personal information, complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other applicable laws and regulations, and works to strengthen its information management framework through measures including operation of the PrivacyMark program, development of rules for personal information protection, thorough education and training for employees and dispatched staff, and prevention of unauthorized access through firewalls, database encryption, and other measures.」
In addition to internal rules for personal information protection and education and training, specific information management measures covering job media and other businesses include the PrivacyMark program, firewalls, and database encryption. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「The Company has established internal rules for the protection of personal information and works to prevent leakage by providing education and training and taking other measures.」
In addition to department-specific management and education and training based on the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, it expressly describes its internal rules for personal information protection and the management framework covering job media and other businesses following the merger. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Because the Group handles vast amounts of personal information in its core human resources business, it complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. Personnel who access and obtain personal information specify and disclose the purpose of use to the individuals concerned, and store and manage the information by department to prevent leakage.」
It continues leakage prevention measures through the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, department-specific management, internal rules, and education and training. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Because the Group handles vast amounts of personal information in its core human resources business, it complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. Personnel who access and obtain personal information specify and disclose the purpose of use to the individuals concerned, and store and manage the information by department to prevent leakage.」
It continues leakage prevention measures through the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, department-specific management, and education and training. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「Because the Group handles vast amounts of personal information in its core human resources business, it complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. Personnel who access and obtain personal information specify and disclose the purpose of use to the individuals concerned, and store and manage the information by department to prevent leakage.」
While it has implemented basic rules for personal information protection and training programs, it identifies claims for damages and deterioration of its corporate image in the event of a leak as risks.