Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing data is provided herein. During operation, a server will sign only the signatures of the data portions that were generated during the live local capture. The signature of the local signatures generated during the live local capture will then be used to verify the integrity and authenticity of the local signatures. When the integrity and authenticity of the local signatures is verified, an entity can be assured that server is trusted. When a portion of data is to be removed from the server, the data is removed, without removal of its live-local signature. Because data blocks can be deleted as long as the signature remains stored, the overall incident signature, generated at check-in to the trusted server, will still be verifiable as protecting the authenticity and integrity of all remaining data.