[F13A DatabasesU.K.
(1)In this Part “database” means a collection of independent works, data or other materials which—
(a)are arranged in a systematic or methodical way, and
(b)are individually accessible by electronic or other means.
(2)For the purposes of this Part a literary work consisting of a database is original if, and only if, by reason of the selection or arrangement of the contents of the database the database constitutes the author’s own intellectual creation.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 3A inserted (1.1.1998) by S.I. 1997/3032, reg. 6 (with Pt. IV)