# Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, Section 3A: Databases


(1) In this Part “database” means a collection of independent works, data or other materials which—
(a) are arranged in a systematic or methodical way, and
(b) are individually accessible by electronic or other means.
(2) For the purposes of this Part a literary work consisting of a database is original if, and only if, by reason of the selection or arrangement of the contents of the database the database constitutes the author’s own intellectual creation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/3A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/copyright-designs-and-patents-act-1988/section-3A
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