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Rh ::(iii) information about the terms and conditions of use of the copy;
 * (iv) any numbers or codes that represent the information mentioned in sub-paragraph (i), (ii) or (iii); but
 * (b) excludes any information relating to a user of the copy, including the name, account, address, or other contact information, of the user.

Application

410.—(1) This Division applies where rights management information in an electronic form—
 * (a) is attached to or embodied in a protected copy; or
 * (b) appears in connection with the communication or making available to the public of any protected copy.

(2) This Division does not apply to anything done in relation to a protected copy after the expiry of the relevant copyright or protection period, as the case may be.

(3) This Division does not apply to anything done for the service of the Government.

Prohibition on removing or altering rights management information

411. A person infringes this section if the person—
 * (a) knowingly removes or alters any rights management information relating to a protected copy;
 * (b) does so without the rights owner’s authority; and
 * (c) knows or ought reasonably to know that the removal or alteration of the rights management information will induce, enable, facilitate or conceal a rights infringement relating to the protected copy.