Division 9.3 Information services

Information services is divided into news agency services and other information services:

• News agency services includes the provision of news, photographs and feature articles to the media

• Other information services includes database services, such as database conception, data storage, and the dissemination of data and databases (including directories and mailing lists), both online and through magnetic, optical or printed media and web search portals (encompassing search engine services that find internet addresses for clients who input keyword queries). Also included are: direct non-bulk subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals, whether by mail, electronic transmission or other means; other online content provision services; and library and archive services. (Bulk newspapers and periodicals are included under general merchandise).

Downloaded content that is not software or an audiovisual or related product is included in information services.