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112 “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