Further Update on Unauthorized Access to JETRO Website
Overview
In the incident announced on October 19, 2026, as “Unauthorized Access to JETRO’s Website,” JETRO announced on November 6, 2026, under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, newly confirmed personal information leaks. The affected records were 142 event calendar registrants, 9,252 staff members (including former employees), and 19 representatives of maintenance and page production companies; the leaked information differed by group. JETRO has notified affected individuals it could contact individually. JETRO said it will work with security experts to assess the damage, determine the cause, and implement measures needed to prevent a recurrence.
Key points
- The investigation confirmed newly identified leaks of personal information.
- The affected groups were event calendar registrants, JETRO staff, and representatives of maintenance and page production companies.
- JETRO is working to assess the damage, determine the cause, and prevent a recurrence.
Overview
Regarding the incident announced on Monday, October 19, 2026, as “Unauthorized Access to JETRO’s Website,” JETRO announced on November 6, 2026, under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, newly confirmed leaks of personal information identified in its investigation.
Impact
Affected individuals who could be contacted individually have been notified of the incident outline and the types of leaked data. JETRO offered its sincere apology for the concern and inconvenience caused.
Details
For 142 specific event calendar registrants, the leaked information included names, email addresses, and the names of their organizations and departments at the time of registration.
For 9,252 JETRO staff members, including former employees, who were registered in the system for website content management, the leaked information included names and email addresses.
For 19 representatives of maintenance and page production companies, the leaked information included names and email addresses.
JETRO will continue working with security experts to assess the full details of the damage caused by the unauthorized access, determine its cause, and implement measures needed to prevent a recurrence.