2006-12-10 05:25:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Actually, you should look up the False Friend Doctrine. The case was Lopez v.U.S. It doesn't matter if it is recorded, verbal or transcribe-if you do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy. So if you think these people are your friends, and they turn then that is too bad. That is how Jon Bonet Ramsey's killer was caught. He told a friend over the phone but she had already thought he was guilty and had contacted the police. The conversation was recorded.
2006-12-10 18:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by RoxieC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law to prevent you recording a conversation without permission. There is a law that prevents you playing the recording to others without the permission of the person you recorded. It comes under the protection of information act.
2006-12-11 15:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by cherrypinkplum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Telecommunications Act 1984 and the Interception of Communications Act make it illegal to record a phone call in the UK without the other person's agreement. If both parties agree to the recording, it's not illegal.
Also lookup the Data Protection Act and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act.
2006-12-10 05:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In UK law the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Art 8(1) is the right to respect for private and family life.
Also note the cases of Douglas v Hello, and Naomi Cambell.
It should be noted that there is no specific statute law on privicy in the UK, only case law.
2006-12-10 23:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it would be covered by the Data Protection Act. Although there is also a Communications Act (ie the Home Secretary has to sign before the intelligence services can "bug" a telephone line).
2006-12-10 07:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by martin b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949.
http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:iRDWOPX-U1wJ:www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/en2000/2000en23.htm+lawful+business+practice+directions&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3
2006-12-10 09:03:47 · answer #6 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Privacy
2006-12-10 05:27:38 · answer #7 · answered by ashypoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must let the other party know you are recording and you must get there permission first or it is not legal. I think someone should tell our very educated president this too.
2006-12-10 05:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by kukuroo2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋