The method for securing data in a distributed computer system for security sensitive content includes granularly extracting sensitive content, per security level, from remainder data. The security sensitive content is classified into security levels, each having a security clearance. The extracted data is remotely stored in extract stores. The controlled release of extracted data occurs with the appropriate security clearances. Maps of storage sites and filters for repetitive extraction may be employed, stored and then sometimes destroyed. The data input, extracted data and remainder data may be deleted from the originating source. Encryption, unique to each security level, enhances security (preferably during transfers, storage and retrieval). Full or partial reconstruction of the data is permitted with security clearances. An information processing system is encompassed.