I read an article by Jed Grant, “Technology, Not PSD2, Will Bring About a Personal Data Revolution”, which brought one of those Ah Ha moments! And, it was at this moment, I knew my Globalist children will enjoy a pleasure, which I didn’t have. I call it TNT (The Network of TRUST).

Jed’s simple statement, "Individuals will finally be able to control their personal data, being their own credit database, and use this information to interact with other individuals or microservices without the need for a central authority. This empowerment brought about by technological advances will have a much greater effect on personal data than any regulation could."

It is hard for me to imagine all the ramifications this will ultimately create. However, in my opinion, Jed’s insight is very important for International Expats to understand. Let me explain.

Let’s take the future you as an example; if you decide to publicly list your Trust Credentials in a TNT, Global Head Hunters will now target you with an eye on this important trait. And, just as important, you can globally promote your TNT credentials on the International job market. Don’t get me wrong, this was always the case within exclusive Business Networks, but luckily, LinkedIn expanded this exclusive group. Now, Trust Credentials will expand it all the way down to the local level. Your Trust credentials will no longer be hear say; it will be a measured trait.

In this respect, I agree with Jed. Technology will empower people to this new level, not regulation. So, as technology empowers individuals to manage their Identification/Trust credentials, regulations will take a subordinate role. This is the nature of disruptive technology.

In the future, whether you are a local company trying to Internationalize, or an individual looking for an International job, your reputation can help you. This important trait, now takes on a new International Persona.