Pokémon developer faces major data leak
October 10, 2024
Game Freak Inc.
Notice and apology regarding the leak of personal information due to unauthorized access
Game Freak Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Satoshi Tajiri, hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) has discovered that the personal information of our employees and others was leaked in connection with unauthorized access to our server by a third party in August 2024.
We sincerely apologize for the great inconvenience and concern caused to all concerned parties.
1. Leaked personal information
Personal data regarding our employees, etc.*
Items: Name, company email address
Number of cases: 2,606
*Our employees, contracted business workers (including G-appointed employees and former employees)
2. Response to those whose personal information has been confirmed to have been leaked
We are contacting the relevant employees, etc. individually.
For those who cannot be contacted individually due to resignation, etc., we will notify them through this announcement and set up a hotline to handle inquiries regarding this matter.
3. Measures to prevent recurrence
We have already rebuilt and re-inspected our servers, but we will work to prevent recurrence by further strengthening our security measures.
4. Inquiries regarding this matter
Inquiries from those affected by this matter can be made through the hotline below.
October 10, 2024 Game Freak Inc. Notice and apology regarding the leak of personal information due to unauthorized access Game Freak Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Satoshi Tajiri, hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) has discovered that the personal information of our employees and others was leaked in connection with…
