What to do if a person records a private conversation without anybody’s consent and then shares the recording with others without the people in the conversation knowing?
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What to do if a person records a private conversation without anybody’s consent and then shares the recording with others without the people in the conversation knowing?
What is the punishment in the legal system?
Asked on May 29, 2015 under Personal Injury, Alabama
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
A violation of this short would be considered to be an invasion of privacy, accordingly a personal injury lawsuit could be filed and money damages sought.
In most states, all parties to a conversation must agree to its being recorded. However, in some states, only 1 party to the conversation need to consent to its recording. And in no state is the recording of a conversation by someone who is not participating in the conversation legal (unless the conversation takes place in a restaurant or other public place or is done by law enforcement via a legal warrant).
You can google to find the specific law in your state.
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