My bookmarksSign up free
← Copyright Act 2021

Copyright Act 2021 s 241

s 241 Copying or adapting of computer program by lawful user

241.—(1) If the conditions in subsection (2) are met, it is a permitted use for a person (X) to make a copy or an adaptation of a computer program. (2) The conditions are —(a) X is a lawful user of the program; (b) making the copy or adaptation is necessary for X’s lawful use; and (c) making the copying or adaptation is not a permitted use under section 237, 238 or 239. (3) To avoid doubt, it may be necessary for the lawful use of a computer program to make a copy or an adaptation of the program to correct errors in the program.

Read this section in the full act → · Open Division 7 →

Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. Read the official text ↗

Source: Singapore Statutes Online (Attorney-General's Chambers), © Government of Singapore.

The Singapore legislation on this platform is subject to copyright of the Singapore Government and is used/reproduced for the purposes of this platform with the permission of the Attorney-General's Chambers. Users of this platform may check Singapore Statutes Online for the latest version of the Singapore legislation.

What to look at next