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Tokyo Gas Network: lost work PC may have exposed about 20,000 customer records

Possible data leak: On Aug 5, 2026 a staff member lost a bag with a work PC after drinking; reported Aug 6. Phone recovered; PC still missing. It held about 20,000 completed-works customer records and 152 supply-inquiry records; device requires ID/password; disclosed Aug 13.

Last updated: 2026-11-09

Overview

“About 20,000” plus a 152-record subset → not summed; count blank. No bank/card data.

Timeline

  1. Occurred
  2. Discovered
  3. Disclosed

Organization response

Per the notice, the organisation investigated and contained the incident, notified individuals and offered monitoring or protective resources.

What you can do

Be wary of emails, SMS or calls impersonating the organisation; do not open links or attachments or enter passwords or card details. Change reused passwords on other services.

Sources

  1. お客さま情報が入った業務用パソコンの紛失について東京ガスネットワーク株式会社 · 2026-11-09

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