A value data system for secure electronic storage, transfer and other processing of value data using repositories of security controlled devices. The value data system includes a repository container including one or more of the repositories and a container security unit providing security signals as a function of conditions detected in the repository container. The repositories transfer data from or to the security controlled devices in response to a client request from a client system. Each repository in the value data system includes a security enclosure containing the security controlled devices. Each security controlled device includes a deactivation unit for electronically deactivating the security controlled device. The repository includes a repository processor unit connecting a value data transfer request from the client system to the security controlled devices and for transferring value data from the security controlled devices. The repository includes a repository security unit for sensing a security breach and for responsively initiating a deactivating sequence for deactivating the security controlled devices to inhibit transfers of data from the security controlled devices. A multi-tier operation controls security in the value data system.