noun
information leak; data breach
Refers to the unauthorized disclosure or leakage of confidential information, often used in corporate, government, or IT security contexts.
会社で情報漏洩が発覚し、大問題になった。
An information leak was discovered at the company and became a major issue.
情報漏洩を防ぐために、社員教育を徹底している。
We are thoroughly training employees to prevent data breaches.
Compound of 情報 (information) and 漏洩 (leak, disclosure). 漏洩 is a Sino-Japanese word meaning leakage or escape.