Article R122-23 of the French Intellectual Property Code
I.-Digital copies or reproductions of works with a view to text and data searches for the sole purpose of scientific research may be made: -by staff of the institutions mentioned in II of Article L. 122-5-3 and natural persons who, in order to carry out research activities, are attached to them by virtue of internal rules and procedures or agreements; on behalf of and at the request of an institution…