Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated methodology, for archiving electronic data at an electronic security box. A front-end user makes arrangements with a trusted data manager, such as a banking entity, for the creation of an electronic security box. The trusted data manager arranges with a back-end facility operator for the formation of the electronic security box. Once created, the front-end user is provided with selectable access to the electronic security box, both to store data in electronic form thereat and to retrieve the contents, once stored.