The rule includes five specific exceptions where full compliance may not be necessary:

• Archived Web Content
  Content created before the compliance date that is kept solely for reference, research, or record-keeping purposes and has not been modified since being archived.
• Preexisting Electronic Documents
  Documents like PDFs and Word files that existed before the rule was enacted.
• Preexisting Social Media Posts
  Posts made before the compliance date.
• Content Posted by Unaffiliated Third Parties
  Content created and posted by third parties not associated with the public entity.
• Individualized, Password-Protected Documents
  Documents that are protected and tailored for specific individuals, such as personalized records.

These exceptions acknowledge that some content may not be practical to update or may not need to meet the same standards as active, frequently accessed digital content.