Rikunabi's fixed-decision rate data sales To investigate whether there is a violation of law Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare August 27, 13:57

The administration company of the employment information site “Rikunavi” predicted the probability of declining a student's job offer and sold it to the company. The Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare proceeded with an investigation to see if there was a violation of the law and responded immediately. I showed an idea.

Recruitment carriers who operate the job information site “Rikunavi” predict the probability of declining a job offer for a student who is job hunting using the site, and sell data of about 8,000 people to companies without obtaining their consent. On the 26th, the government's Personal Information Protection Commission issued a recommendation and guidance for corrections regarding the inappropriate management of information.

Regarding this, the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, “If there is a violation of the law, we will give strict guidance. Immediately take necessary measures while paying attention to the anxiety of students who are seeking employment. "We would like to continue to do so," and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare also conducted a survey and showed an idea to respond immediately.

In addition, about job hunting information sites other than "Rikunavi", we showed the idea to check the facts for violations of the law.