PART IIAMENDMENT OF THE COPYRIGHT, DESIGNS AND PATENTS ACT 1988
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In section 29 (research and private study), in subsection (1), after “literary” insert “work, other than a database, or a”.
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After subsection (1) of that section insert—
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Fair dealing with a database for the purposes of research or private study does not infringe any copyright in the database provided that the source is indicated.
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After subsection (4) of that section insert—
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The doing of anything in relation to a database for the purposes of research for a commercial purpose is not fair dealing with the database.