information leak; data breach
Refers to the unauthorized disclosure or leakage of confidential information, often used in corporate, government, or IT security contexts.
An information leak was discovered at the company and became a major issue.
We are thoroughly training employees to prevent data breaches.
情報流出 also means information leakage but often implies a more active outflow or dissemination, while 情報漏洩 focuses on the breach or leak itself.
データ漏洩 is a more specific term for data leaks, often used in IT contexts, whereas 情報漏洩 covers broader information leakage.
Standard kanji spelling; 洩 is a non-jōyō kanji, so 情報漏えい is also common.
Common alternative spelling using kana for the non-jōyō kanji 洩.
Compound of 情報 (information) and 漏洩 (leak, disclosure). 漏洩 is a Sino-Japanese word meaning leakage or escape.