Is it a criminal offence to record someone shouting at someone else without there knowledge. My boss says it is, but I disagree witth him.
2006-11-23 22:15:34 · 13 answers · asked by Jake M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You wont go to jail if thats what your asking but you wont be able to use i as evidence
2006-11-25 22:21:43 · answer #1 · answered by aaaaaaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Privacy laws vary with the legal jurisdiction and the answer to this is completely dependent on where you reside. But in general terms, you are not permitted to record an image or voice of an individual without their permission.
There are exceptions to this, of course. Exemptions may include monitoring for security purposes, recording individuals during a crime, and gathering evidence of criminal activity. Generally speaking, these exceptions fall under the umbrella of security, law enforcement, and certain media applications. In some cases, a court order is required to be allowed to make recordings of an individual. Sometimes there is a very fine line between what is acceptable and what is not.
In many jurisdictions, such activities fall under copyright law. This might seem a little odd at first glance, but does make sense. A person who records your image or voice without permission and then uses it for personal gain may find themselves in trouble. They could be required to turn over all recorded material, the profits from their sale, and face a punitive fine. It is always a good idea to ask a person for their permission to record their image or voice. People often consider such activities to be a violation of their privacy.
2006-11-24 06:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny Tumbleweed,
Yes, police officer here.
About the only thing you can't record is phone conversations between two people. (Not you) If you are in on the conversation you can record it.
Non-phone conversations=> If the person has a right to privacy and you are not in the room with them. i.e their bedroom, bathroom, etc. Just about any public place unless otherwise prohibited you can record. i.e. business office, airport, walmart, etc.
2006-11-24 06:24:01 · answer #3 · answered by clsga 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This sounds like threatening behaviour and as such constitutes harrassment. It obviously a major worry for you - why don't you contact Citizens' Advice?
2006-11-24 07:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by Safety First 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its fine if they are yelling at you. It is your personal evidence to use in court against abuse. You can record it for the person being yelled at though. You personally cannot use it though because you are not involved.
2006-11-24 06:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by bored_at_work 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are police on Yahoo.
2006-11-24 06:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by CT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this can be complicated, if the recording is preplanned then yes it an offence, if it is by accident then no
2006-11-24 10:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by shelz042000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wrong...if you record someone it's against data protection to do it without their knowledge or consent!
2006-11-24 06:22:51 · answer #8 · answered by Dee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Click on 'Report Abuse' to contact the police.
2006-11-24 06:17:37 · answer #9 · answered by tumbleweed1954 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there are police on yahoo answers
2006-11-24 06:25:37 · answer #10 · answered by meow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋