Reputational Damage and Liability for Damages Resulting from Personal Information Leakage
First written in FY2018. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 13 of 73 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2023RestatedAnnual 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 Group continues to identify measures to prevent personal information leaks and the risks of a decline in credibility and claims for damages in the event of a leak. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The Group handles substantial amounts of personal information relating to customers, shareholders, personnel at business partners, employees, job applicants and prize applicants, among others. Although it has taken measures to prevent information leaks, including establishing various internal rules governing the handling of personal information, if personal information were to be leaked externally due to an unforeseen event or other factor, the Group’s performance could be affected by a decline in social credibility and claims for damages.」
The Group continues to identify measures to prevent personal information leaks and the risks of a decline in credibility and claims for damages in the event of a leak. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Group handles substantial amounts of personal information relating to customers, shareholders, personnel at business partners, employees, job applicants and prize applicants, among others. Although it has taken measures to prevent information leaks, including establishing various internal rules governing the handling of personal information, if personal information were to be leaked externally due to an unforeseen event or other factor, the Group’s performance could be affected by a decline in social credibility and claims for damages.」
The Group continues to disclose the personal information it handles, the measures based on established internal rules, and the risks of a decline in credibility and claims for damages in the event of a leak. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The Group handles substantial amounts of personal information relating to customers, shareholders, personnel at business partners, employees, job applicants and prize applicants, among others. Although it has taken measures to prevent information leaks, including establishing various internal rules governing the handling of personal information, if personal information were to be leaked externally due to an unforeseen event or other factor, the Group’s performance could be affected by a decline in social credibility and claims for damages.」
The disclosure describes the categories of personal information handled and the risk of a decline in credibility and claims for damages if a leak occurs despite measures based on established internal rules.