The Data in Motion guide explains how modern data, unlike traditional static files, is dynamic, collaborative, and often cloud-based, creating new challenges for eDiscovery. Lighthouse proposes a “traffic light” framework: red light data, like generative AI, is nascent and lacks legal precedent, requiring caution; yellow light data, such as mobile messaging and ephemeral apps, is familiar but raises issues around preservation, privacy, and inconsistent rulings; green light data, like email, Teams, and Slack, has strong precedent and is easily handled with current tools. This model helps legal teams classify data, assess proportionality, and manage complexity effectively.

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