Copying electronic compilation or computer program when essential for use
238.—(1)  If the conditions in subsection (2) are met, it is a permitted use for a person (X) to make, or authorise the making of, a copy or an adaptation of —
(a)a compilation in an electronic form; or
(b)a computer program.
(2)  The conditions are —
(a)the copy or adaptation is made from a copy of the compilation or program that is owned by X;
(b)creating the copy or adaptation is an essential step in using the compilation or program with a machine; and
(c)the copy or adaptation is not used in any other way.
(3)  In this section —
(a)a reference to a copy of a compilation or computer program is a reference to any article in which the compilation or program is reproduced in a material form; and
(b)a reference to an adaptation of a compilation or computer program is a reference to any article in which the adaptation is reproduced in a material form.