Risk of Important and Personal Information Leakage
First written in FY2016. 3 of 5 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 13 of 73 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Violations of laws and regulations worldwide relating to personal information protection and product security requirements may result in severe penalties.」
We explicitly identified the risk of severe penalties for violations of laws and regulations in various countries, including product cybersecurity requirements, as an information asset risk. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「Amid rapid digitalization, the aging of internal systems, increasing complexity and dependence on individual employees in operations, and the end of support for core systems may result in operational inefficiencies.」
For information asset and cybersecurity risks, we specified, in addition to existing risks such as cyberattacks and personal information leaks, the aging of internal systems, increasing complexity and dependence on individual employees in operations, and the end of support for core systems. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「Our Group holds a large volume of information assets, including technical information and information on business partners and customers. If a cyberattack, intentional or accidental act, disaster or other event causes a major information system failure, unauthorized use of personal information or an information security incident, our Group may face the risk of damage to corporate value and claims for damages.」
We specified the risk factors relating to information leaks, including cyberattacks, information system failures, unauthorized use of personal information, and sanctions for violations of the laws and regulations of various countries. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Our Group holds important information, including technical information, corporate information on business partners, and the personal information of many customers and other parties.」
We continue to describe the risk of leaks of important and personal information and countermeasures including access controls, storage security and training. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our Group holds important information, including technical information, corporate information on business partners, and the personal information of many customers and other parties.」
While addressing these matters through access controls, storage security, internal rules and employee training, we identify reputational damage, compensation claims and cost impacts in the event of a leak as risks.