Regular readers will know I've been traveling around central Europe for the last month. A few weeks ago, I was on the hunt for investment opportunities in Vienna for our private clients and to catch up with our preferred banking partners.
A few themes come up over and over -- asset protection, privacy concerns, and a desire for lower taxes. A Nevis trust is one of the few planning tools that offers all of them in one package.
Erosion of Privacy: Understanding the Expectation of Privacy Here at the Nestmann Group, we regularly bemoan the erosion of our "right to privacy." The root of the problem is a legal…
The Equifax Breach In May 2017, credit bureau giant Equifax had virtually its entire database of consumer credit reports stolen by hackers – more than 148 million in all. The attack…
Electronic Surveillance and the Loss of Privacy Electronic surveillance has matured to the point where a camera the size of a pinhead and an equally miniaturized microphone can provide both…
It’s surprisingly easy to make money by participating in one of the many paid informant programs run by various US government agencies. But before you jump in, it's crucial to understand the…
We first warned readers of the dangers of ransomware in 2007, comparing it to the kidnapping of your data. Today, ransomware isn’t just a tech problem—it’s a direct threat to your financial security and personal privacy. As part of a broader strategy for wealth protection, it’s crucial to understand how ransomware can be used to extort, disrupt, and destroy your most valuable digital assets.
In today’s digital age, simply going about your daily activities could inadvertently make you a target for government surveillance. This could even lead to legal action. We periodically remind our American readers that by simply going about their daily lives, they are likely committing multiple crimes. As we pointed out last month, for instance, you could be imprisoned for walking your dog on federal property without a leash or with too long a leash. Indeed, as attorney Harvey Silvergate has pointed out, the average American likely commits several felonies each day, often without knowing it.
We all understand that we could be punished for engaging in inherently wrongful conduct—crimes like murder, robbery, rape, etc. But the law now criminalizes entire categories of activities that you might never dream are illegal.
In October 2021, another massive data leak emerged, continuing a now-familiar pattern. This led the mainstream media to once again criticize offshore financial centers and the so-called "enablers" that support them.
Imagine walking down the street, minding your own business, only to realize that every step you take is being watched, recorded, and analyzed.
It’s no surprise that Big Brother takes an intense interest in how we interact with our mobile devices.
In today’s world, government surveillance has become more pervasive and invasive than ever before. Over the years, government surveillance expansion has progressed from basic data collection to more advanced technologies. Today, sophisticated monitoring systems can track our every move.
A few months ago, The Verge leaked a training video from Google. The video, obviously not intended for public distribution, described the data produced by a girl on her cell phone – all snatched up by Google without her awareness.
Seven months ago, FBI agents raided the office and temporary residence of Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal lawyer.
One of the key points of asset protection planning is to have multiple lines of defense in place.
We’ve all experienced the realization that the security proceedings we’re humiliated by at the airport are useless.
Identity theft is likely as old as humanity itself, but the first historical mention of it is recorded in the biblical book of Genesis, chapter 27.
I’ve long advised our clients to send only secure emails and to post only information they wouldn’t mind being reported on the front page of The New York Times on social media platforms like Facebook.
Your voice is the newest security feature used to uniquely identify you. Smartphones and devices like the Amazon Echo let you add items to your personal calendar, make calls, or send emails using only your voice.
Millions of Americans in Texas, Florida, and other states affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have had their lives upended by these storms. We extend our thoughts and concerns to all of them.
If you're familiar with the Star Trek spin-off television series, The Next Generation, starring Patrick Stewart, you know about the Borg.
Privacy advocates were aghast when President Trump signed a bill on April 3 that overturned restrictions on data sharing by internet service providers (ISPs).
Over the last decade, tens of thousands of visitors to the US – plus US citizens and residents returning home – have been subjected to warrantless border searches of their electronic devices.
While it wasn’t widely publicized on this side of the pond, a hacker breach last month into Britain’s Tesco Bank sent shockwaves throughout Europe, with the thieves managing to steal £2.5 million pounds (US$3.1 million).
“If we all die,” said Dr. Ben Goertzel, lead scientist of Hong Kong hedge fund management firm Aidyia, “it would keep trading.”
When Barack Obama campaigned for president in 2008, he promised to end the War on Drugs. As a candidate, he suggested the century-long war had been a failure and...
What’s the biggest threat to our civil liberties? Is it a Congress hellbent on closing all loopholes left to US citizens grasping for privacy?
Airport security in the USA is a joke, and a bad one at that. It’s easy to create a fake boarding pass with Photoshop. And it’s not much harder to create fake identification documents.
Big Brother is alive and well at US border crossings. The latest example comes from published accounts describing the recent ordeal of the mayor of Stockton, California, at the San Francisco International Airport.
Every week, we publish a new insight or strategy to help you understand your international options, weigh the pros and cons, and avoid common (and costly) mistakes. No hype, no jargon — just practical experience from decades of helping Americans invest internationally.
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