Abstract: The present invention is an adaptive system and method for forwarding data across a network. In an embodiment of the invention, the system and method of the present invention may subscribe to specific data-related events, determine if a stored ruleset applies to the data-related event, and execute the ruleset. Upon execution of the ruleset, a forwarding action may be required whereby particular recipients on a forwarding list associated with the ruleset may be notified of the data event.