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Is Recording Phone Calls Legal for Personal Safety?
Asked 19 Jan 2025 15:33:25
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19 Jan 2025 15:33:25 Alexander Graf posted:
I’ve recently started receiving some concerning phone calls, and I’m thinking about recording them for my own safety and as evidence if needed. Is it legal to record phone calls in this kind of situation? Do I need to inform the other person, or does it depend on local laws? I want to make sure I handle this correctly while protecting myself. Replies
Replied 19 Jan 2025 16:13:37
19 Jan 2025 16:13:37 Otis Cooper replied:
After receiving an important phone call that I wished I had recorded, I wanted to know if it would have been legal. That’s when I came across this helpful guide: https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2023/08/is-it-legal-to-record-phone-calls/. It outlined the legal requirements for recording calls, explaining how some states require the consent of all parties involved. I was surprised to learn that even if one-party consent is allowed, disclosing the recording is often the safer route to avoid disputes. This article gave me a better understanding of how to proceed.
Replied 20 Jan 2025 08:57:06
20 Jan 2025 08:57:06 Florian Geyer replied:
The breakdown of consent laws and the advice about disclosing recordings, even in one-party consent states, was incredibly helpful. It gave me the knowledge I needed to handle this kind of situation responsibly. I appreciate you pointing me to such a practical and informative guide—it’s made navigating these rules so much easier and more straightforward!