Nine PBS Sues Iron Mountain Over Blocked Access to 70 Years of Archival Data

On July 28, 2026, Nine PBS, a public television station located in St. Louis, initiated legal proceedings against Iron Mountain Data Centers, a firm specializing in information management. This lawsuit aims to retrieve more than 50 terabytes of archival content housed in one of Iron Mountain's facilities in Denver, Colorado. The station is concerned that it may have lost seven decades' worth of archival data due to restricted access to these materials. This case emphasizes the vital role of data preservation for cultural heritage organizations, as the archives likely hold significant historical broadcasts and records pertinent to the region's narrative. The outcome of this legal battle may establish a precedent for similar conflicts between cultural institutions and commercial data storage companies.