Japanese nuclear regulator employee loses phone containing sensitive info in China

Databreaches •Dissent • January 18, 2026

The Japan Times reports: Japan’s nuclear regulator has reported the loss of a work-issued smartphone containing highly sensitive information after an employee misplaced the device while traveling in China late last year. The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) said an employee lost the smartphone during a personal trip to China in November, according to reports... Source

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Japanese Nuclear Regulator Employee Loses Sensitive Phone in China An employee of Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority misplaced a work-issued smartphone while on a personal trip to China in November 2025. The device contained highly sensitive information related to nuclear security operations. The incident has raised concerns about the potential exposure of confidential data. 3 sources 35

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