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Does licensing data create discovery obligations in litigation?

By SourceX Editorial · Updated

Short answer

Possibly. Licensed data and the agreements around it can be requested in a lawsuit like other business records. Data under a legal hold should not be licensed without counsel.

Legal holds#

Records under a hold stay untouched; licensing uses a separate prepared copy, and counsel should approve.

Good records help#

Keeping a clear history of what was licensed makes later questions easier.

  1. 01Your work records
  2. 02Personal details removed
  3. 03You approve the release
  4. 04Licensed to AI developers
How it works with SourceX: Your work records → Personal details removed → You approve the release → Licensed to AI developers.Illustrative

How SourceX handles it#

SourceX starts with a short fit check that shares no data. If it fits, rights are reviewed, a copy is prepared with personal and confidential details removed, and your company approves exactly what leaves before anything is delivered under a signed license.

Frequently asked questions

Should I tell my litigation counsel?

Yes, if you have active or expected litigation.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is general information; your counsel should review any specific deal.

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