Recording a telephone conversation is legal in New York State, providing that at least one party to the conversation consents to the recording. Also, law enforcement may monitor and record telephone conversations if they have obtained a warrant from a judge.
Laws on recording conversations vary by jurisdiction, but in many places it is illegal to record a conversation without the consent of all parties involved. It is important to check the laws in your specific location to determine if recording someone without their knowledge is legal.
Technically, they aren't obligated to let you speak to a manager, but you can certainly demand that they stop harrassing you on the phone. If you have access to a recording device that allows you to record a phone conversation, ask the name of the individual and who he represents so that you can get it all on the recording, then demand that they stop calling and inform them that all future correspondances must be through the mail. Then let them know that the conversation has been recorded. Of course, that works in MY state, because our telephone recording laws are different than some, so you'll need to check on the laws in your state regarding the recording of telephone conversations.
Answer As long as you were advised that a recording would take place, no laws were broken as employers sometimes do that so that the employee can't come back and say, "I didn't agree to that, or I didn't say that" With a recording of your conversation they have proof of what was said and what you agreed to.
All parties on the conversation must be informed that it is being recorded, before the conversation starts. It is generally good practice (to avoid running afoul of the law) to inform everyone on the line immediately at the start of the call, and that everyone verbally acknowledge that they understand.
It is illegal to record a public or private concert and then distribute that recording for free or for profit without the consent of the performers and the composers of the music.Addition: Although the above information IS CORRECT, if the questioner is referring to the law regarding the recording of private phone and personal face-to-face conversations - under the circumstances stated in the question, no. Recording commercially presented performance art would not qualify as an illegal act under those laws.- - - - - - -The laws of recording phone conversations are more varied and, in the US, vary from state to state.
Typically you cannot record a conversation without the other party's consent and/or permission. This tape recording cannot be disclosed without legal repercussions and it is not admissible in court. It IS legal, however, to record a conversation that occurs at a public event or proceeding that is open to the public.
According to the Texas Penal Code "So long as a wire, oral, or electronic communication---including the radio portion of any cordless telephone call---is not recorded for a criminal or tortious purpose, anyone who is a party to the communication, or who has the consent of a party, can lawfully record the communication and disclose its contents. Texas Penal Code § 16.02." Either party can tape an electronic conversation without the other party's consent. "Under the statute, consent is not required for the taping of a non-electronic communication uttered by a person who does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in that communication. See definition of "oral communication," Texas Code Crim. Pro. Art. 18.20." Anyone can tape a non electronic communication as long as there is not a reasonable expectation that the communication is private.
In most states, it is legal for a child to record a parent without permission as long as the child is part of the conversation and the recording is not used for illegal purposes. However, it is always best to check the specific laws in your state regarding recording conversations.
In some situations, it may be legal to record someone without their knowledge, depending on the laws of the specific state or country. However, it is important to be aware of and comply with any applicable laws regarding recording conversations or interactions with others.
There are seperate wiretapping laws for both federal and state governments. At the Federal level there is the "one-party consent" law which requires the consent to tape the conversation by at least one of the parties involved. In most states, it is legal to record phone conversations. Some states have laws that require both parties to agree to the recording of the conversation in order for it to be legal. In most cases, conversations recorded without an individual's knowledge are not admissable in court unless the recordings were authorized beforehand by the court.
Laws regarding filming in the workplace vary by location. In general, employers can film employees at work for security or training purposes, but there may be restrictions on recording conversations or private areas. It's important to check the specific laws in your jurisdiction and review your employer's policies on workplace surveillance.