304EMeaning of *operating*, *touching* and *ongoing activity*

304E Meaning of *operating*, *touching* and *ongoing activity*

(1) In this Part, operating in relation to a device includes—

(a) touching the device; and

(b) using a function on the device (other than by touching the device); and

(c) permitting ongoing activity on the device.

(2) In this Part, touching in relation to a device means (whether or not the device is on or operating)—

(a) directly manipulating the device with a hand, finger or stylus; or

(b) other physical contact between the device and a person or an implement held by a person.

(3) In this Part, ongoing activity in relation to a device means activity on the device that is caused by—

(a) the earlier use of a function on the device by a person; or

(b) a function performed automatically by the device.

Rule 304F inserted by S.R. No. 7/2023 rule 16.