Personal Information Breach
First written in FY2017. 1 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
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- FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, we have established internal rules covering safety management measures, including oversight by the person responsible for the internal handling of personal information, access controls and restrictions on areas where information is managed and handled, as well as the handling of personal information. By strictly applying these rules throughout the Company, we are working to reduce the likelihood of risks materializing. We are also establishing a crisis management framework for accidents to minimize losses when risks materialize.」
In response to the risk of increased digital information handled through apps, the Company has specified the responsible officer, access controls, area restrictions, operating rules and the crisis management framework for accidents. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In particular, the amount of customers’ digital information has been increasing with the release of the “Gyoza no Ohsho smartphone app.” The company believes that risks relating to personal information are constantly present,」
It states that the amount of customer digital information handled through smartphone apps has increased, expanding exposure to the risk of personal data breaches. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Although the company has taken measures to prevent information leaks, including establishing various internal rules governing the handling of personal information, if personal information is leaked externally due to an unforeseen event or other cause, this could affect the business performance of the company group through a decline in social credibility, claims for damages and other consequences.」
The company is reaffirming its internal rules for protecting personal information and the risks to credibility and of claims for damages in the event of a leak. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The company handles a large amount of personal information, including that of customers, shareholders, representatives of business partners, employees, job applicants and competition entrants. Although it has taken measures to prevent information leaks, including establishing various internal rules governing the handling of personal information, if personal information is leaked externally due to an unforeseen event or other cause, this could affect the company’s business performance through a decline in social credibility, claims for damages and other consequences.」
The company has newly identified the handling of various types of personal information and the risks of reputational damage and claims for damages in the event of a leak.