[Pym]

Yeah, but what if they want to seize your server instead?

[josteink]

Then they'll have to let me know and get a warrant.

Two key aspects crucial to a functioning democracy. Two things they wont have to do if you have your data in a US-controlled cloud.

Possible point of interest: I don't live in the US.

[throwit1979]

Then they'll have to let me know and get a warrant.

Hahahahaha. No.

[josteink]

I don't know how things work where you live, but let me say again: I don't live in the US.

If anyone wants to come to my house and take a look at my server, I will know. Unless the global internet-police suddenly gained magical fairy-powers.

Hosting your own OwnCloud is 10000000% more secure than relying on third parties, things like Dropbox, where people can go behind your back.

[ams6110]

You come home from work one day and find that your server is gone. I guess you'll know, I have to grant that.

[rtkwe]

Not today, sneak and peak is a thing now.