Copyright Act 2021 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Interpretation
61. What does communicate mean
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“Communicate”, in relation to a work or performance, means to transmit the work or performance by electronic means, and includes —
communicate
“communicate” and “communication” have the meanings given by section 61;
broadcasting the work or performance;
the inclusion of the work or performance in a cable programme; and
making the work or performance available (on a network or otherwise) in a way that it may be accessed by any person on demand.
For the purposes of subsection (1), it does not matter —
whether the transmission is over a path or a combination of paths;
whether the path or paths are provided by a material substance or by wireless means or otherwise; and
whether the work or performance is sent in response to a request.
“Communication” has a corresponding meaning.
communication
“communicate” and “communication” have the meanings given by section 61;