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What is consent for recording?

In Two party (or all party) consent states it is required by state law that all parties that partake in a conversation must have given consent for that conversation to be recorded when there is an expectation of privacy. This law covers private as well as public places, if there is an expectation of privacy, consent must be given. Generally, video may be recorded in public places with the caveats that your video does not capture the audio or subject of the conversation, and the people are speaking in a public place. Check your states individual recording laws for more information.

What is one party consent?

One party consent means that an individual is able to record conversations that they are a part of without the other person (or persons) consent. You should still make sure to look at the individual laws for each state as there are a few small differences between them. A general rule for one party consent states is that if you are part ...

Is it illegal to record private conversations?

In general it is illegal to record private audio of conversations between two individuals without the consent of one or both parties. The biggest …

Can you record a video in public?

Generally, video may be recorded in public places with the caveats that your video does not capture the audio or subject of the conversation, and the people are speaking in a public place. Check your states individual recording laws for more information. Click here to see more information on Two Party Consent States.