Is it an invasion of privacy to have sound recorded in a commercial vehicle?
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Is it an invasion of privacy to have sound recorded in a commercial vehicle?
Inward facing cameras that record drivers and
sound. Is any part of this considered
invasion of privacy?
Asked on February 10, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
So long as there is a legitimate business purpose being served (i.e. safety) and the drivers are notified that video and audio surveillance equipment is in the vehicle, then under most state laws such action is legal. Employee privacy rights in the workplace typically extend only to such areas as are commonly considered to be "private". For example, changing areas, break rooms or restrooms. Further, while typically consent of either 1 or all parties to a conversation is needed for a lawful recording, as long as the drivers are told in advance of the existence of such equipment and they still get into the vehicle, then their consent is implied.
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