Risk of business constraints from advertising regulations, cookie restrictions and related measures
First written in FY2021. 4 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 5 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「If new laws or other regulations are introduced in the future governing businesses that use the internet or operate internet-related businesses, including related services and internet advertising, or if the interpretation of existing laws or other regulations changes, such as restrictions on the use of Cookies, the Group's business may become subject to new constraints」
The company continues to identify the risk of business constraints arising from tighter regulations or changes in interpretation concerning personal information, the GDPR, Cookies, misleading representations and other matters. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「If new laws or other regulations are introduced in the future governing businesses that use the internet or operate internet-related businesses, including related services and internet advertising, or if the interpretation of existing laws or other regulations changes, such as restrictions on the use of Cookies, the Group's business may become subject to new constraints」
The company continues to identify the risk of business constraints arising from tighter regulations or changes in interpretation concerning personal information, the GDPR, Cookies, misleading representations and other matters. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「If new laws or other regulations are introduced in the future governing businesses that use the internet or operate internet-related businesses, including related services and internet advertising, or if the interpretation of existing laws or other regulations changes, such as restrictions on the use of Cookies, the Group's business may become subject to new constraints」
The company continues to identify the risk of business constraints arising from tighter regulations or changes in interpretation concerning personal information, the GDPR, Cookies, misleading representations and other matters. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, we monitor the latest technology trends and corporate needs and are working to secure and develop highly capable personnel in order to continue developing new technologies and services. However, if we are slow to respond to rapid changes in the business environment, our businesses may become obsolete and our competitiveness may decline.」
The company continues to disclose risks to maintaining competitiveness, including responding to technological changes and securing and developing personnel. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「If the GDPR is violated, the higher of up to 4% of a company's worldwide annual turnover or €20 million will apply」
The company identifies customer- and advertising-related regulations, including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the GDPR and regulations against misleading representations, as well as the risks of tighter regulations and changes in interpretation.