Risk of Business Disruption Due to Cyberattacks and Information Leaks
First written in FY2021. 3 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-06-26.
Japan Lifeline moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 12 of 87 companies on the "Worse" side.
18 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-06-26WorsenedGovernance
「At the same time, “promoting digital transformation (DX)” for sustainable enhancement of corporate value continued to be recognized as an issue, while we newly recognized “crisis response for IT infrastructure” and “establishment and operation of a cybersecurity management framework” as important issues.」
With respect to the risk of cyberattacks and information leakage, the company did not report an incident, but newly recognized crisis response for IT infrastructure and the establishment and operation of a cybersecurity management framework as important issues. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「We are also working to improve security awareness by conducting targeted attack email training for all employees and introducing an email security system.」
Specific measures were established to address the risks of cyberattacks and information leaks, including training for all employees and the introduction of an email security system. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「No new business or other risks arose during the current interim consolidated accounting period. In addition, there were no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company disclosed that there had been no material changes regarding the risk of business disruption from cyberattacks and information leaks. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「No new business or other risks arose during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company disclosed that there had been no material changes regarding the risk of business disruption from cyberattacks and information leaks. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「To address these risks, we are strengthening defenses against computer viruses and cyberattacks, establishing a management structure for emergencies, developing various information security policies and providing education and training to employees.」
The company reconfirmed the risks of cyberattacks and information leaks, along with its responses through defensive measures, crisis management, policy development, and education and training. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「To address these risks, we are strengthening defenses against computer viruses and cyberattacks, establishing a management structure for emergencies, developing various information security policies and providing education and training to employees. In particular, for highly confidential information relating to patients’ privacy, we obtained the PrivacyMark certification in December 2021 and established a framework for providing more appropriate protection than before.」
The risks of cyberattacks and information leaks continue to be recognized, while specific measures have been established, including defensive measures, education and training, and obtaining PrivacyMark certification. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「If a large-scale system failure caused by a cyberattack or other event takes time to recover from, or if highly confidential information, such as personal or product information, is leaked through unauthorized access or other means, the business activities of the company may be disrupted. This could affect the operating results and financial position of the Group through a deterioration in the company’s reputation, the initiation of litigation and other consequences.」
Separate from its information security management measures, the company identified cyberattacks, system failures, unauthorized access and information leaks as major risks to its operations, reputation and potential litigation for the first time.