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I think that the vast majority of tech companies need to seriously consider relocating outside US jurisdiction, in a similar manner to which they have already o
by junto 13y ago
I think that the vast majority of tech companies need to seriously consider relocating outside US jurisdiction, in a similar manner to which they have already off-shored their finances.
- workhere-io 13y agoI agree, but it's especially important for Persona.
- mapleoin 13y agoI wonder if this will lead to tax-heaven countries, the same way we currently have tax-heaven countries or even something which would be equivalent to Switzerland's renown in finance.
- junto 13y agoI perceive that certain countries will become super data havens. Something like Gibson noted in his book Count Zero: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_haven#History_of_the_term http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_haven#History_of_the_term The Switzerland of data if you will. You need a durable and sizable connection to the internet, plenty of energy, strong human rights and stable governance. Iceland almost fits the bill, but their governance is not stable enough. Actually, Switzerland is actually not a bad option. They understand the necessity of privacy and are extremely stable politically. The canton principals are an excellent political stabilizer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantons_of_Switzerland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantons_of_Switzerland
- pyre 13y agoThe US was already able to force the Swiss banking system open, so I don't see how this would protect anyone's data.
- tlrobinson 13y agoIs moving data centers off-shore good enough? "Microsoft admits Patriot Act can access EU-based cloud data" http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/microsoft-admits-patriot-act-can-access-eu-based-cloud-data/11225 http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/microsoft-admits-patri...
- muyuu 13y agoAnd seek another citizenship, or else they'll be paying tax twice.