If I understand correctly, the major players are backing up their material. Problem is distribution. After data is scrubbed from Twitter and Google, the general public, you and I do not have readily access.
Some players are looking for alternate methods, but to date nothing catching on. Or so it appears.
The twitters and YouTubes I am filming or photographing with my iphone, downloading to my computer
The twitters and YouTubes I am filming or photographing with my iphone, downloading to my computer.