Offshore Data Centers to protect privacy

How can we protect our privacy? One way that many people seem to think is going to the ocean. By allowing data centers to sit in international waters they are unreachable. This allows for all kinds of data to pass through without worry of whether or not someone will be peeping at your most secret information.

These data centers seem like a great idea but can also be a breeding ground for criminals. Groups such as ISIS can communicate with one another without worry of anyone interfering. Is this ok?
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