Abstract: A method for securely storing a data object comprises identifying the data object to be stored securely, segmenting the data object into a plurality of data packets, including at least a first data packet and a second data packet, specifying a secure storage location for the first data packet, specifying a secure storage location for the second data packet that is different from the storage location specified for the first data packet, securely transmitting the first data packet to the data storage location specified for it and storing it in the secure storage location specified for it, securely transmitting the second data packet to the data storage location specified for it and storing it in the secure storage location specified for it.