8.26.2013

Exactly — although "free" might be a bit of a stretch

Government Builds Free Cloud-Based Backup for an Ungrateful Nation — Surveillance State — Medium

After the untimely revelation of PRISM, a government program designed to provide all Americans with free and secure online backup for their documents, emails, and contacts, the White House has expressed confusion and indignation at the burgeoning public outcry.…

Although some elements of the Obama administration’s Dropbox-like service had already been implemented under President Bush, sources close to the White House say that the program was embraced by Barack Obama and his advisers once it became clear that it promised enormous benefits for the public.

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