233“Functionality”U.K.
(1)In this Act “functionality”, in relation to a user-to-user service, includes any feature that enables interactions of any description between users of the service by means of the service, and includes any feature enabling a user to do anything listed in subsection (2).
(2)The things are—
(a)creating a user profile, including an anonymous or pseudonymous profile;
(b)searching within the service for user-generated content or other users of the service;
(c)forwarding content to, or sharing content with, other users of the service;
(d)sharing content on other internet services;
(e)sending direct messages to or speaking to other users of the service, or interacting with them in another way (for example by playing a game);
(f)expressing a view on content, including, for example, by—
(i)applying a “like” or “dislike” button or other button of that nature,
(ii)applying an emoji or symbol of any kind,
(iii)engaging in yes/no voting, or
(iv)rating or scoring content in any way (including giving star or numerical ratings);
(g)sharing current or historic location information with other users of the service, recording a user’s movements, or identifying which other users of the service are nearby;
(h)following or subscribing to particular kinds of content or particular users of the service;
(i)creating lists, collections, archives or directories of content or users of the service;
(j)tagging or labelling content present on the service;
(k)uploading content relating to goods or services;
(l)applying or changing settings on the service which affect the presentation of user-generated content on the service;
(m)accessing other internet services through content present on the service (for example through hyperlinks).
(3)In this Act “functionality”, in relation to a search service, includes (in particular)—
(a)a feature that enables users to search websites or databases;
(b)a feature that makes suggestions relating to users’ search requests (predictive search functionality).
(4)In this section “user-generated content” has the meaning given by section 55 (see subsections (3) and (4) of that section).
Commencement Information
I1S. 233 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 240(z5)