The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BIOMETRIC
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The straight part
We know that "Going by live data" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going by live data = biometric.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BIOMETRIC mean?
BIOMETRIC adjective- Of, pertaining to or using biometrics.