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“indirect”, in relation to recording a performance, means recording from a communication of the performance.

Protection of performances

173. A performance is protected if it is—

(a) a qualifying performance; and

(b) given live—

(i) in Singapore; or

(ii) by a qualified individual.

Duration of protection

174. A performance is protected for the period—

(a) starting on the day the performance is given; and

(b) ending 70 years after the end of the year in which the performance is given.

Infringing use—general

175. Subject to Part 5 (permitted uses), a person makes an infringing use of a protected performance if—

(a) the person does any of the following acts:

(i) while the performance is live—

(A) directly or indirectly records the performance in any manner or medium;

(B) communicates the performance to the public; or

(C) causes the performance to be seen or heard (or both) in public;

(ii) makes a copy of a recording of the performance;

(iii) publishes a recording of the performance, but only if no recording of the performance has been published;

(iv) makes a recording of the performance available to the public (on a network or otherwise) in a way that