PART 12Interpretation and final provisions

Interpretation

I1229“Search engine”

1

In this Act “search engine”—

a

includes a service or functionality which enables a person to search some websites or databases (as well as a service or functionality which enables a person to search (in principle) all websites or databases);

b

does not include a service which enables a person to search just one website or database.

2

For the purposes of this Act, a search engine is not to be taken to be “included” in an internet service or a user-to-user service if the search engine is controlled by a person who does not control other parts of the service.