“¥3,000 from Times Car” and “¥5,000 initially from GMO”: Are consolation payments for data breaches too low? Damages in the United States can be hundreds of times higher… Attorney handling the class action criticizes Japanese companies’ lax crisis awareness (Money Post WEB)

Amid a series of data breaches caused by unauthorized access, reports involving PARK24 CO., LTD., which operates the car-sharing service “Times CAR,” and GMO Internet Group attracted attention. The article covered alleged incidents in which both companies were said to be involved in data breaches.

The amounts offered as initial compensation payments became a topic of discussion, with Times CAR reported to have offered ¥3,000 and GMO ¥5,000. Reactions from readers and questions about the companies’ crisis awareness were reported in response to these amounts.

Some have pointed out that damages for personal data breaches are often larger in the United States than in Japan, and the attorney handling a class action lawsuit is said to have criticized the low level of crisis awareness among Japanese companies. The article highlighted the disparity from damages in the United States, drawing attention to future legal responses and the appropriate approach to compensation.

Further reports may disclose changes to each company’s measures to prevent recurrence and compensation policies, and readers are watching for further official announcements.