Singapore legislation

Section 428

Exception — access by non‑profit library, etc., for purpose of acquisition

A person may circumvent an access control measure by doing an act in relation to a protected copy if —

(a)

the act is done to enable any of the following organisations to access the underlying work or recording of a performance:

(i)

a non‑profit library or archive;

(ii)

an educational institution;

(iii)

an institution aiding persons with print disabilities;

(iv)

an institution aiding persons with intellectual disabilities;

(b)

the sole purpose of accessing the work or recording is to decide whether to acquire a copy of it;

(c)

the work or recording is otherwise not available to the organisation;

(d)

the act does not lead to a rights infringement in relation to the protected copy; and

(e)

the act does not violate any written law other than this Act.