Get to know your host (Score 1)

I've got the same concerns as the fellow posting the question above. However, I believe it's entirely possible to host in the US and not feel paranoid. My company is based in KY and our host, BQInternet, is located in two major data centers in lower Manhattan. I personally know the man who oversees operations and can tell you how strongly he treats privacy concerns. He's happily shared with me information about his hardware configuration and the various security measures in place. Find a good host with strong ethics who will stand up for you as a customer and you'll feel confident and sleep soundly. The growing market of data warehousing will only help to reinforce the need for privacy.