is it illegal to audio tape a meeting with out anyone knowing?
336548
There are a whole lot of mitigating factors.\n\nGenerally speaking, it is not illegal.  Especially since it was in a meeting.\nHowever, the law does vary from state to state.\n\nWhat the biggest part of the question would be is this:\nWas the person doing the recording part of the members of the meeting?  If yes, then more then likly there is not problems.  If not, then you have evesdropping laws that come into play.\n\nAgain.. circumstances.. More details are needed...\nState, and was recording party part of meeting...
960042
just hide a wireless surveillance camera(by logic recording).be creative and talk about that you do not want such thing or otherwise you will go to the authorities.
314694
In public, without using electronics? No.\n\nIf you are wiretapping or using other electronic devices, probably.  If you provide more details, you might get more specific help.\n\n(The laws in question will probably be Tennessee, but federal law may or may not be implicated.)
1072280
usually not that would be a breach of privacy unless they are a sex offender... the police have access to that info but they can not release it to the general public
239056
"Federal law allows recording of phone calls and other electronic communications with the consent of at least one party to the call. A majority of the states and territories have adopted wiretapping statutes based on the federal law, although most also have extended the law to cover in-person conversations. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia permit individuals to record conversations to which they are a party without informing the other parties that they are doing so. These laws are referred to as "one-party consent" statutes, and as long as you are a party to the conversation, it is legal for you to record it. (Nevada also has a one-party consent statute, but the state Supreme Court has interpreted it as an all-party rule.)\n\nTwelve states require, under most circumstances, the consent of all parties to a conversation. Those jurisdictions are California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington. Be aware that you will sometimes hear these referred to inaccurately as "two-party consent" laws. If there are more than two people involved in the conversation, all must consent to the taping."\n\nHope that helps.
356734
It is legal to tape you own conversations witout telling the other person or people. Depending on the laws there, it may not be admissable in court, but a good attorney can find other ways to get the same info into court. A tape definately would help him know what to go after and where to possibly find it. It is illegal for a third party to tape a conversation without the conversationalist's knowledge.
145997
No. You must inform them that they are being recorded. (Unless your name is Bush)
193433
I think it is a federal law that the party being recorded must know that they are being recorded.\n\nOtherwise your activity is illegal
1076815
Ultimately the court has the discretion whether or not to admit something like this into evidence and usually in very rare circumstances.  People are not allowed to be voice recorded without their consent and if it's the main piece of evidence in the case it is likely that the court will find it inadmissible and ask that party to make it's case with other facts and evidence.
865590
I work in CCTV  Yes you can, although you need to be aware of the data protection act. You need to make people aware they are being recorded and by whom (sticker in the car window). They can also ask for a copy of the tape,  which is ace as you are allowed to charge up to £10 for each tape\ntry this link for a full explanation - http://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/Content/dpa1998.asp
967769
Generally speaking, there's no law that says you can't take pictures of someone or videotape someone who is outdoors -- that's how the Paparrazzi make all their money -- but if you were to sell the tape (or copies) or do a web-cast of the tape or distribute the tape in some other way without the consent of that person, you can get in BIG trouble.  You MUST have consent if you intend to sell, release, or distribute that tape.  If you don't you can get sued.
544952
what are you trying to do, if you want to summons someone as witness you should try and ascertain their address.\nYahoo will not give out such information unless order to by the court. If this is the in states which is what i think it is, you may have to deal with confidentiality laws. Please clarify. I have outlined what happens in the UK.
93328
I heard video surveilance without permission is legal, but not audio surveilance. More of a speculation though, since i remember reading in newspaper about woman discovering that for the past four years there was a videocamera in her bedroom, and she sued the workers that installed it there during some house repairs, but lost since there was no audio feed, and video feed was found legal (US, some state)
858595
Is this a private conversation?
585569
City employees may discuss file contents only to process them and to place them in the right place and to track them.  None of the information can be shared outside of the work place.  Information is provided on a "Need to know basis" this is a "Legal" basis which does not violate privacy rights. If an employee is known to have shared private/sensitive information illegally, serious consequences are possible, including jail.
836246
No. They only use the information for their use.  It is against the law to give that information to anyone else because you have not signed a consent.
918787
As far as the rules of evidence are concerned, covert filming is OK.  However, there are certain circumstances, (eg. fitting rooms, toilets, etc.) where such filming is a criminal offense.\n\nIf you have reference to audio recording, if at least one party to the conversation is aware of the taping, it is legal and admissable.  If both parties are unaware, then only by Court order.