A method of collecting data in a vehicle includes receiving a set of rules; detecting a trigger event using a sensor connected to the vehicle; determining whether the detected trigger event is associated with a plurality of rules of the set of rules; and prioritizing each rule of the plurality of rules in response to a determination that the detected trigger event is associated with each of the plurality of rules. The method further includes determining whether resources within the vehicle are sufficient to implement a first data collection protocol for a highest priority rule; launching the highest priority rule in response to a determination that the resources within the vehicle are sufficient to implement the first data collection protocol; and preventing launch of the highest priority rule in response to a determination that the resources within the vehicle are insufficient to implement the first data collection protocol.