Survey: 30% of Major Japanese Firms Have Suffered or Suspected Data Leaks

About 30% of large Japanese companies have faced data leaks or the risk of leaks, including incidents stemming from both cyberattacks and human error, according to a survey conducted by a research firm and released Monday.

According to the survey, 30.2% of large companies said they had recorded a data leak or suspected leak at some point in the past. The figure reflects the reality that information security risks come not only from deliberate attacks but also from lapses in human operations.

The survey results come as Japanese companies are paying growing attention to data protection, with both cybersecurity incidents and internal mistakes capable of causing serious consequences for customer information and corporate reputation.