Is it illegal to record a electronic conversation spefically Instant messages without the other person's consent? How about sharing that convo with a 3rd party? I am from the state of Illinois.
2006-07-24 08:18:23 · 2 answers · asked by jessie7002 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Twelve 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 recording/logging
http://www.rcfp.org/taping/
State to State regulations. Tapes, email, are considered "electronic conversations"
2006-07-24 08:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by greenie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they may rule that there is no expectation on the internet, so it would not be illegal to do. But if you are really wanting to know, ask a lawyer.
2006-07-24 08:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋