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Details
ID:
946
Type:
Ruling
Last updated:
30/06/2000 00:00:00
Description:
Web search portals
Request
The TSG considered the classification of Web search portals in ISIC and the CPC.
Discussion
Decision
Web search portals are defined as establishments operating web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format.
They are classified in ISIC class 7240 (Database activities) and CPC subclass 84300 (On-line information provision services).
It should be noted thatwWeb search portals often provide additional Internet services, such as e-mail, connections to other web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content, and serve as a home base for Internet users.