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Updata: Your quarterly privacy & cybersecurity update April - June 2023 | Edition 20
Executive summary Welcome to the latest edition of Updata! Updata is an international report produced by Eversheds Sutherland’s dedicated Privacy and Cybersecurity team – it provides you with a compilation of key privacy and cybersecurity regulatory and legal developments from the past quarter.
Updata: Your quarterly privacy & cybersecurity update - January to March 2023 - Edition 19
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Executive summary Welcome to the latest edition of Updata! Updata is an international report produced by Eversheds Sutherland’s dedicated Privacy and Cybersecurity team – it provides you with a compilation of key privacy and cybersecurity regulatory and legal developments from the past quarter.
By Paula Barrett, Michael Bahar, Carolyn Sullivan, Koen Devos, Caroline Schell, Irina B. Tsvetkova, Jack Cai, Sam Chen, Olivia Chen Verified, Radek Matous, Petra Kratochvílová, Nils Müller, Duncan Watt, Philip I Chow, Joe Kamho Choy, Woody Yim, Kelvin Ng, Karen Yiqin Fan, Katalin Varga, Marie McGinley, Ellie Cater, Robbert Santifort, Margarida Roda Santos, Sharon Teo, Grant Williams Verified, Matthew Anley, Mary Jane Wilson-Bilik, Sarah Paul, Brandi Taylor, Tanvi Shah, Rebekah Whittington, Rachel May, Mary Park, Sophie Lewis, Finn Potter, Thomas A. Elliot, Georg Roehsner, Manuel Boka, Michael Roehsner, Stefanie Dams, Victoria Marincheva, Alexander Niethammer, Constantin Herfurth, Isabella Norbu, Christian Dürschmied, Kevin Kurth, Cedric Lam, Rhys McWhirter, Ágnes Szent-Ivány, Kinga Mekler, Gréta Zanócz, Leona Chow, Julia Launders, Daire O’Herlihy, Massimo Maioletti, Andrea Zincone, Olaf van Hapere, Judith Vieberink, Frédérique Swart, Ilham Ezzamouri, Nathalie Djojokasiran, Natalia Toeajeva, Aleksandra Kunkiel-Kryńska, Paulo Sampaio Neves, Phoebe Sim, Teo Wen Xuan, Jana Sapáková, Daša Derevjaniková, Torbjörn Lindmark, Markus Näf, Carol Tissot, Oliver Scharp
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Mass eradication of Helicobacter pylori to reduce gastric cancer incidence and mortality: a long-term cohort study on Matsu Islands
Mass eradication of Helicobacter pylori to reduce gastric cancer incidence and mortality: a long-term cohort study on Matsu Islands Tsung-Hsien Chiang1,2,3, Wei-Jung Chang4, Sam Li-Sheng Chen5, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0628-8768Amy Ming-Fang Yen5, Jean Ching-Yuan Fann6, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7207-7088Sherry Yueh-Hsia Chiu7,8, Yi-Ru Chen9, Shu-Ling Chuang4,10, Chun-Fu Shieh11, Cheng-Ying Liu12, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2786-8056Han-Mo Chiu1,4, Hung Chiang13, Chia-Tung Shun14,15,...
Mass eradication of Helicobacter pylori to reduce gastric cancer incidence and mortality: a long-term cohort study on Matsu Islands
Mass eradication of Helicobacter pylori to reduce gastric cancer incidence and mortality: a long-term cohort study on Matsu Islands Tsung-Hsien Chiang1,2,3, Wei-Jung Chang4, Sam Li-Sheng Chen5, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0628-8768Amy Ming-Fang Yen5, Jean Ching-Yuan Fann6, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7207-7088Sherry Yueh-Hsia Chiu7,8, Yi-Ru Chen9, Shu-Ling Chuang4,10, Chun-Fu Shieh11, Cheng-Ying Liu12, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2786-8056Han-Mo Chiu1,4, Hung Chiang13, Chia-Tung Shun14,15,...
Mass eradication of Helicobacter pylori to reduce gastric cancer incidence and mortality: a long-term cohort study on Matsu Islands
Mass eradication of Helicobacter pylori to reduce gastric cancer incidence and mortality: a long-term cohort study on Matsu Islands Tsung-Hsien Chiang1,2,3, Wei-Jung Chang4, Sam Li-Sheng Chen5, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0628-8768Amy Ming-Fang Yen5, Jean Ching-Yuan Fann6, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7207-7088Sherry Yueh-Hsia Chiu7,8, Yi-Ru Chen9, Shu-Ling Chuang4,10, Chun-Fu Shieh11, Cheng-Ying Liu12, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2786-8056Han-Mo Chiu1,4, Hung Chiang13, Chia-Tung Shun14,15,...
No Tesla Dealerships: Why the Tesla Store is the Future of Car Buying
Tesla Store Walnut Creek When you look at truly disruptive companies on the market, Tesla is by far one of the best examples. Not only has Tesla completely changed the way we look at electric vehicles, they’ve also changed the car buying experience for the better. If you’ve ever been to a Tesla Store, you’ll notice that they’re Tesla Stores are not called Tesla Dealerships.
Razer Toaster, AKA Project Breadwinner, Confirmed
Gamers everywhere, rejoice! The Razer Toaster may finally be a thing! After Razer joked about producing the Razer Toaster all the way back since 2013, Razer fan Mark Withers created a Facebook page demanding Razer produce the Toaster. For years, Razer continued to joke about the prospect of a Toaster while the Razer Toaster Please Facebook page amassed quite a following of over 40,000 likes.
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G APU 'Picasso' Pictures Leaked
A recent post over at the Chiphell forums may have given us a first glimpse of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 3 3200G APU, codename Picasso. The upcoming processor, which is expected officially launch at Computex 2019 was pictured de-lidded by user “独月” who commented that they were in the process of running performance testing. From the leaked images, we can see that the processor utilizes thermal paste rather than solder as interface material between the IHS and the chip itself.
Intel CPU Shortage to Worsen in 2H2019
According to a recent report by Digitimes, Intel’s CPU supply shortage will continue to worsen through the 2H2019 as demand for entry level and mainstream notebooks such as Chromebooks and Core i3-based notebooks continue to increase without the proper increase in supply to sustain the growth. Supply shortages in 3Q2018 began impacting major notebook vendors such as HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc. with as much as a 5% shortfall in supply.
Micron Announces Massive 1TB c200 microSD Card
News Now Reading Micron Announces Massive 1TB c200 microSD Card Sam ChenFebruary 28, 2019 Micron is once again returning to the microSD card market with the introduction of the new Micron c200. The Micron c200 will be the world’s first microSD card to sport capacities up to 1TB thanks to Micron’s use of their new 96-layer 3D QLC NAND. The new microSD card will be rated at up to 100MB/s reads and 95MB/s writes with a class rating of UHS-I Speed Class 3 and A2 (Application Class 2).
San Diego named one of Forbes' top 14 destinations in 2019
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — You may notice a few more tourists around San Diego this year. That's because San Diego was recently named to Forbes' Top 19 Destinations of 2019 . The list, in no particular order, San Diego was named alongside destinations including Singapore, the Grand Canyon, Istanbul, and Paris. Among San Diego's biggest upcoming attractions, according to Forbes: Its up-and-coming food scene.
Microsoft Adds Update Pausing Feature on Windows 10 Home | Custom...
Generally speaking, always being up to date on the latest Windows patches is a pretty good thing. Updating your system will not only fix bugs and add new features, it also includes security patches that prevent hackers from having their way with your system. While there are plenty of benefits to having the latest updates, sometimes updates do cause issues.
Razer Blade 15 Now Packing Nvidia GeForce RTX Graphics | Custom PC...
Following Nvidia’s announcement of the new mobile GeForce RTX 20-series GPUs, Razer wasted no time announcing updates to their Blade 15 gaming laptop. Starting at $1,599, the Razer Blade 15 packs either an 15-inch Full HD (1920×1080) 144Hz display or a 4K (3840×2160) touch display with full 100% Adobe RGB color support.
T-Mobile OnePlus 6T Receives New Software Update (Build: A6013_34_181228)
If you’re a T-Mobile OnePlus 6T owner, good news! T-Mobile has recently released a new software update, Android 9.0 Build Number: A6013_34_181228. According to the software version details, the new update “Enables support for additional domestic roaming partners”. In order to update, simply swipe up from the Home screen and tap Settings. From there, scroll down and select System > System Update > Check for Update. Then simply follow the onscreen directions to update to the latest software.
T-Mobile Offering Flexible Payment Options for Federal Workers Affected by Shutdown
As the partial shutdown of the US Federal Government continues into its second week with no end in sight, over 800,000 US Government employees continue to be either furloughed for those deemed non-essential, or still on the job for those deemed essential, but not getting paid until congress and the President can agree to a budget.
Gradient Relationship between Increased Mean Corpuscular Volume and Mortality Associated with Cerebral Ischemic Stroke and Ischemic Heart Disease: A Longitudinal Study on 66,294 Taiwanese
In this study, 9-year follow-up data from a community-based, integrated screening program were used to identify the gradient relationship between MCV level and stroke mortality, which has not been previously studied in a large population-based cohort study. An elevated MCV level (≥99 fL) was an independent risk factor for CVD- and CAD-related death, with a possible larger impact on death caused by IS and IHD but less influence on CHS.
Intel Addresses CPU Supply Issues in Open Letter
To our customers and partners, The first half of this year showed remarkable growth for our industry. I want to take a moment to recap where we’ve been, offer our sincere thanks and acknowledge the work underway to support you with performance-leading Intel products to help you innovate.
Samsung Announces 860 DCT, 883 DCT, 983 DCT, 983 ZET Datacenter SSDs
At a recent event in New York, Samsung recently updated their datacenter SSD lineup with four new models including the Samsung 860 DCT, Samsung 883 DCT, Samsung 983 DCT, and Samsung 983 ZET. In their DCT based SSD lineup, Samsung will launch three SSDs, the 860 DCT, 883 DCT and 983 DCT. At the entry level, the Samsung 860 DCT is Samsung’s offering for read-heavy applications.
Historic Del Mar home boasts modern interior
The latest water main break Sunday in the Midway District is the latest example of San Diego's aging water system. But the city is working to fix the issue, replacing more than 100 miles of water transmission and distribution pipes.
Samsung 970 EVO Review (500GB)
Nearly two years ago, Samsung launched their Samsung 960 PRO and 960 EVO to major fanfare.
OnePlus 5T Review
Back in 2013, OnePlus jumped into the smartphone scene with a bang, introducing their OnePlus One smartphone, which quickly distinguished itself by offering flagship class smartphone features at a pricepoint of just $299. Thanks to massive community support, OnePlus was able to quickly build a name for itself as the enthusiast class smartphone with the best value possible.
We Could Stare at the Views From This San Diego Mansion All. Day. Long.
The midcentury gem—currently for sale!—is perched on a rare half-acre plot of beachfront land. Confession: We tend to get excited about oceanfront real estate around here pretty often. But the giddy, heart-skipping, can’t-look-away homes come along (slightly) less frequently. And when they do, they typically come with qualities such as a 60-foot waterfront deck (swoon!) and soaring high ceilings with walls of ocean-facing windows.
AVADirect X370 Quiet Gaming PC Review | Custom PC Review
AVADirect wasn’t really a systems builder on our radar until late last year when we reviewed their Avant Mini Cube Gaming PC. After extensive testing, we found that the system was well configured, well built, and well priced, quickly propelling AVADirect to the top as one of our favorite custom PC builders.
Samsung Mass Producing 2nd Gen 10nm-Class 8Gb DDR4 DRAM | Custom...
Samsung has begun mass producing their 2nd Generation 10nm-class 8Gb DDR4 DRAM. According to the announcement, the new Samsung 2nd Generation 10nm-class 8Gb DDR4 features speeds up to 3,600 Mbps per pin, which provides around 10% improved performance and 15% improved power efficiency compared to 1st Generation 10nm-class 8Gb DDR4.
The Best Black Friday Deals 2017 | Custom PC Review
For all the readers living in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you get all the food, drink and of course plenty of Black Friday shopping after! Today and for the next 48 hours, we’ll be scouring the internet for the best Black Friday deals on technology, computer hardware, and other generally awesome deals you may want to check out.
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Now Dust and Water Resistant | Custom PC...
Although much of the focus lately has been on Razer’s recently launched Phone, Razer’s bread and butter still remains their peripherals lineup. Today, Razer is announcing that they’re revamping the Blackwidow Ultimate mechanical gaming keyboard by now adding improved dust and water resistance.
AmpliFi Announces Kickstarter for Teleport VPN System | Custom PC...
AmpliFi, the consumer brand of popular enterprise grade networking company, Ubiquiti, recently announced a new kickstarter campaign for a product they call Teleport. Currently about 40% funded, the AmpliFi Teleport works with AmpliFi’s Mesh Router system and essentially acts as a VPN for users when away from the home.
Razer Reveals Razer Phone Packing 120Hz 2K Display, Snapdragon 835, 8GB RAM
When Razer acquired Nextbit in January this year, we had a feeling that they would put that acquisition to good use combining Nextbit’s smartphone engineering know-how with Razer’s own gamer twist. After just less than a year in the making, Razer unveiled their latest smartphone which may be the first decent smartphone ever produced specifically for gaming and content consumption.
Newegg Sued by Multiple Korean Banks for Fraud | Custom PC Review
Industrial Bank of Korea, Nonghyup Bank, Keb Hana Bank and Kookmin Bank are suing now Chinese owned US based online retailer, Newegg, and computer technology distributor, ASI Corp, for allegedly aiding now defunct Korean hardware maker, Monseual, in a Ponzi scheme which defrauded its lenders approximately half a billion dollars and landed the CEO of Monseual, Hong-seok Park, 23 years in prison.
Toshiba Reportedly Shut Down NAND Production for 3-6 Weeks Due to Hacking
Toshiba just can’t seem to catch a break. In a recent report from Digitimes, its sources within the channel reveal that Toshiba has suffered a massive ransomware attack on its network, forcing the company to shut down its NAND memory production for 3-6 weeks. According to the article, Toshiba has already resumed NAND production however, the damage has already been done. Toshiba’s NAND production has already been cut by nearly 100,000 wafers.
Razer Teases November 1 Smartphone Announcement | Custom PC Review
At the beginning of this year, gaming hardware company Razer made a surprising move when they acquired struggling smartphone company Nextbit Systems, a company best known for their affordable cloud based smartphone, the Nextbit Robin. At the time, Razer kept quiet on what they had planned to do with the acquisition, but given Razer’s heritage, it was almost certain that they would somehow end up creating some sort of smartphone for gamers.
PornHub Employs Computer Vision AI to Help Sort Through the Clutter
AI (Artificial Intelligence) and computer vision has exploded in popularity in the past few years as major companies such as Google, Facebook, Apple, Nvidia, Tesla and others have invested heavily into the technology for a wide variety of applications ranging from automatic photo tagging to self driving cars. Naturally then in a recent announcement by the world’s largest porn streaming site PornHub, it looks like porn is about to get a whole lot more intelligent as well.
Seagate Announces 12TB BarraCuda Pro, IronWolf, and IronWolf Pro HDDs
HDDs are a dying breed these days as SSDs have clearly emerged as the preferred choice for the next generation of storage, but when it comes to providing a ton of storage at a relatively low cost today, HDDs still retain an edge. In a recent announcement Seagate is capitalizing on this fact with the announcement of three new HDDs which deliver 12TB of capacity each for desktop and NAS applications. For the desktop, Seagate is introducing the 12TB BarraCuda Pro HDD.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Confirmed in Latest MSI Afterburner Beta
Information about Nvidia’s upcoming GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has been rumored extensively over the past month, but nothing has been confirmed until now. Some keen observers recently spotted a line in the patch notes for the latest beta of MSI’s Afterburner software which reveals that the GTX 1070 Ti does exist and is likely coming sooner rather than later.
SilverStone Launches SST-MS09C External M.2 SSD Enclosure | Custom...
SilverStone has always been on the forefront of introducing some very unique, but awesome products and their new SST-MS09C is definitely among those products. The SilverStone SST-MS09C is an all-aluminum external M.2 SATA SSD enclosure that appears to be a flash drive from the outside and except it doesn’t actually have a drive pre-installed. Instead, the SST-MS09C allows you to purchase your own M.2 2280 SATA drive and install it to use as a flash drive.
Assassin's Creed Origins PC System Requirements Revealed | Custom...
For those waiting patiently for the latest installment in the highly popular Assassin’s Creed franchise, Assassin’s Creed Origins, Ubisoft recently released system requirements for the PC version of the game so you can make preparations to play when it launches on October 27. Assassin’s Creed Origins which will be set in ancient Egypt is expected to feature the largest worlds in the Assassin’s Creed franchise.
Google Announces Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Smartphones Starting at $649...
It’s been a year since Google’s “Made by Google” event and it appears that Google is still very serious about their entry into the hardware market. At their latest “Made by Google” event, Google recently released the highly anticipated Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones, the successor to the highly successful Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones launched last year.
TSMC to Build 3nm Fab in Southern Taiwan | Custom PC Review
Last year, TSMC announced that development for 5nm, 3nm, and even 2nm process nodes were in progress and it appears that everything is going well. TSMC’s 7nm process is on track for 2018 and their 5nm process is on track for early 2019. While details on their 3nm process was relatively sparse, it appears that 3nm is on track as well given a recent announcement from TSMC confirms that they’ve already selected the location for their next generation semiconductor manufacturing.
Razer Basilisk Review | Gaming Mouse | Custom PC Review
First Person Shooter, or FPS, games are one of the most common gaming genres out there, but when it comes to gaming mice designed specifically for the genre, there is surprisingly very few out there. Of course, if you ask any professional FPS gamer, it’s easy to understand why.
Synology Announces DiskStation DS418Play 4-Bay NAS | Custom PC Review
Following Synology’s massive launch of no less than five NAS systems, Synology is announcing yet another in preparation for the holiday season. The new NAS is a 4-bay NAS Synology calls the DiskStation DS418Play and it’s a slightly upgraded variation of the DS418 which was recently released.
SteelSeries Announces Rival 110 Gaming Mouse with TrueMove1 Optical Sensor
Last month, SteelSeries introduced the Rival 310 and Sensei 310 carrying what SteelSeries claims to be their most accurate and superior gaming mouse sensor, the TrueMove3, a new gaming mouse sensor developed in partnership with PixArt delivering true 1:1 tracking. In an effort to appeal to the more budget conscious consumers, SteelSeries is now also introducing the new Rival 110 featuring the new TrueMove 1 sensor.
OWC Launches New 5-Port USB-C Travel Dock | Custom PC Review
As device makers strive to continue to make their devices thinner and more compact, USB-C ports have become commonplace on today’s latest mobile devices. Despite this however, the availability of quality USB-C docks are still difficult to come by. OWC, the popular maker of Mac accessories, is attempting to change that with their most recent release, the OWC USB-C Travel Dock.
AOC Announces AG322QCX 32-inch 144Hz QHD Freesync VA Curved Gaming Monitor
If you’ve been holding out for a new massive gaming monitor, AOC may have the perfect monitor for you. According to a recent announcement, AOC is unveiling their Agon AG322QCX, a new 32-inch curved gaming monitor. The new monitor features a 2560×1440 QHD resolution, VA panel technology, 144Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync support, 4ms response time, and an 1800R curvature.
How to Unblock Websites Blocked by School or Work Internet Filters...
Internet filters suck. Period. Whether you’re at school trying to access a website that could potentially contain essential information for a research project you’re working on or you’re at work trying to access a how to video on YouTube, schools, workplaces and even governments are all too often way overzealous in their attempts to restrict internet access. For those affected by ridiculous internet filters, here are a few ways to to bypass the filters to access the blocked websites.
Toshiba Picks $18 Billion Bid from Bain Capital Led Group to Buy Memory Business
The drawn out, drama filled sale of Toshiba’s prized memory business may finally be coming to a close as Reuters reports Toshiba has selected an $18 Billion (2 Trillion Yen) bid from a Bain Capital led group which includes a number of major corporations including Toshiba, Hoya, SK Hynix, Apple, Dell, Kingston, and Seagate. The infusion of the cash is expected to provide Toshiba 740 Billion Yen after taxes, which will help prevent it from being de-listed from the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Autonomous Launches Smart Desk 3 AI Powered Desk | Custom PC Review
Autonomous, the makers behind the sitting/standing Smart Desk, has recently launched the third iteration of their Smart Desk series, the Autonomous Smart Desk 3. Autonomous claims that the Smart Desk 3 is the world’s first AI powered workstation and you’ll soon see why. With the original Smart Desk and the Smart Desk 2, Autonomous focused on perfecting their Smart Desk’s main function which was to simply move up and down for both sitting and standing use.
Synology Launches DS218+, DS418, DS718+, DS918+, DS3018xs NAS Systems
In preparation for the holiday shopping season, Synology is announcing no less than five new NAS systems ranging from a two to six bays. According to the announcement, the new NAS systems include the DS218+, DS418, DS718+, DS918+ and the DS3018xs. The Synology DS218+ and DS718+ are two bay NAS systems designed for the home and business. The Synology DS218+ is powered by an Intel Celeron J3355 dual core processor, 2GB DDR3L RAM (Expandable up to 6GB) and features one Gigabit LAN port for networking.
Mainstream Intel 8-Core/16-Thread CPUs Rumored for 2018 | Custom...
Several weeks ago, an Intel presentation slide was leaked detailing Intel’s upcoming chipset roadmap. The roadmap revealed a previously unknown Z390 chipset, which is a consumer enthusiast chipset coming in the 2H2018.
CCleaner Compromised, Hackers Install Backdoor Malware into Popular Utility
Popular Windows optimization utility CCleaner has a serious problem right now as a recent blog post by their VP of Products, Paul Yung reveals that hackers have compromised recent versions of CCleaner, installing a backdoor utility into the application that would allow hackers to remotely access systems with CCleaner installed. The security issue which was discovered on September 12, affected the 32-bit version of CCleaner version 5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud version 1.07.3191.
Synology Discounts RT2600ac, RT1900ac Routers for a Limited Time |...
According to a recent announcement, Synology is discounting their RT2600ac and RT1900ac routers for a limited time. The Synology RT2600ac and RT1900ac are excellent routers that feature Synology’s SRM (Synology Router Manager) software providing it with one of the most easy to use yet advanced featuresets on the market. Utilizing Synology’s add-on software packages, the functionality of the routers can be expanded beyond that of a typical home or small business router.
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