found out that an interview could well have been taped without that persons knowledge. it it legal for work not to tell you and can it be used as evidence in a court(uk)
2006-09-25 10:59:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Best to speak to ACAS they know all about employment law and rights
2006-09-25 11:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by pink_fluffy_mushroom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about the legality, but I would say it is unethical. If the company is going to tape an interview for future review or for training then there is no reason to keep it secret. Usually the expected gains from doing something like that are suspect. They may just want to use the tapes to review the applicants at a later time, but once again why not divulge the information up front?
2006-09-25 11:09:21 · answer #2 · answered by B R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be taped, but not used in court. At least where I live. Each states laws differ, most places just 1 party needs to know.
2006-09-25 11:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to tape an individual without his prior knowledge and consent. However,it may be admissable in a Court of Law in a civil matter with leave of Court but not in a Criminal Court. (a solicitor)
2006-09-25 11:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Penny Elise 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not used against you but they could use it for further interview purposes. it is unethical but say for instance that they are interviewing 70 candidates per day. they are unable to carefully choose a worthwhile candidate after 70 interviews so instead of overlooking the good ones, they interview them so they can all take notes together and review the pros and cons of each applicant. but, they could just be being shady and want to talk shyt about the losers they had to sit through...but NO they cant use it against you in any way.
2006-09-25 12:00:27 · answer #5 · answered by Ms. Dubbz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal to do it but it is a very pointless thing to do because if the person doing the taping did not ask for permission then it cannot be used under any circumstances. Funny thing is that if they had asked for permission and had it granted then it could be used even if that person later refused permission
2006-09-25 11:04:15 · answer #6 · answered by Drummer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's illegal for anyone to tape you without your knowledge. Even areas with CCTV must display a sign to let you know you are being recorded.
2006-09-25 11:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by paulbilsborough 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there must be a sign up saying that these premesis are protected by cctv (law) if not and the interviewer must state so and if its youre employment look at your contract it might be in there. but in a whole in the uk NO.
2006-09-25 11:10:02 · answer #8 · answered by Rolfe66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which state this happened in, and whether they use Federal Law in these instances.
2006-09-25 11:19:35 · answer #9 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be told that you are being taped.
2006-09-28 11:46:54 · answer #10 · answered by roobies mam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋