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(b) a NSP taking any action to gain access to, remove or disable access to any electronic copy in any case where the action is prohibited by law.

(2) In this section, “standard technical measure” means any technical measure accepted in Singapore that—

(a) is used to identify or protect copyright works, protected performances, or recordings of protected performances;
(b) has been developed through an open, voluntary process by a broad consensus of rights owners and NSPs;
(c) is available to any person on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms; and
(d) does not impose substantial costs on NSPs or substantial burdens on their primary networks.

Evidence of compliance with conditions

321.—(1) In proceedings relating to this Subdivision, a NSP may produce evidence—

(a) that is prescribed; and
(b) that suggests that the NSP complied with any condition mentioned in section 316, 317, 318 or 319.

(2) If a NSP produces the evidence mentioned in subsection (1), the NSP is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to have complied with the relevant condition.

Protection against liability for removing or disabling access to electronic copy under section 317, 318 or 319

322.—(1) If subsection (2), (3) or (4) applies, a NSP is not, despite any contrary written law or rule of law, liable under any rule of law for acting to—

(a) remove an electronic copy from its primary network; or
(b) disable access to an electronic copy on its primary network or another network.