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Of course, then you have to keep careful tabs on that country's politics. The police can't confiscate your data in June, until a new bill is passed in July, and suddenly it's up for grabs.

Furthermore, I'm not sure I'd want to host my data in a country where the police cannot pursue digital criminals.



Like it or not it's still the wild west, and I suspect most people here trust their own ability to protect themselves more than they trust the sheriff who only investigates crimes against the mayor and can't even ride a horse or shoot straight.




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