is it illegal to put a trace on someone's phone line without thier permission?

Question

it isnt the police its a bailiff firm operating in Scotland looking for a friend of mine who lives in Wales.

Answer 1

Looking at your question, I'm guessing you don't mean 'listen in to' (that's a big no-no) but want to know where it originated from.
This would come under 'Directed surveilance' and is like the middle level of surveilance.
It needs authority to do, either Police or Telecommunications owner or the like.
It would have to be seen to be 'Proportionate' as it may infringe a persons human rights (i.e The Police service can trace a silent 999 call, but they can't look up a mate of theirs!)
This a mine field and would need more details, but on the whole, it would be illegal without a really good reason and the appropriate authority.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It actually depends on what state you are in . Most states have a law that states both parties need to be aware for any information to be permissable in the court system. Police can do it, but only by order of a judge. Look into your state's laws before YOU possibly commit an illegal act

Answer 4

Scottish Law - It is illegal to put a trace on someones phone without telling them, the same as a video or voice recorder is illegal without informing them - the law is slightly different in England

Answer 5

It depends whos doing it...The police can do it but need permission from a higher source and so can the security forces ..

Answer 6

Yes. But you may tape a phone call provided that you are one of the parties in the conversation.

Answer 7

You need a court order

Answer 8

You have to get the phone company to do that and it has to have a warrant.

Answer 9

for you yes. But the police can.

Answer 10

Depends on who is doing it and for what reason.