Know what's legal where you are.

Argentina permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it for their own purposes.

Australian federal law permits one-party consent recording for telephone conversations. State laws vary for in-person conversations.

ACT permits one-party consent recording. A party to a private conversation may record it.

NSW permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it without the other party's consent.

Northern Territory requires all-party consent for recording private conversations.

Queensland permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it.

South Australia requires all-party consent for recording private conversations.

Tasmania requires all-party consent for recording private conversations.

Victoria requires all-party consent for recording private conversations. This is stricter than most other Australian states.

Western Australia permits one-party consent recording. A party to a private conversation may record it.

Austria requires all-party consent for recording private conversations. Unauthorized recording is a criminal offense.

Bangladesh does not have specific wiretapping legislation prohibiting one-party recording. Recording by a participant is generally permissible.

Belgium requires all-party consent for recording private communications. Recording without consent is a criminal offense.

Brazil permits one-party consent recording. The Supreme Federal Tribunal has ruled that a party to a conversation may record it without the other's knowledge.

Bulgaria permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it.

Canadian federal law permits one-party consent recording. You may record a conversation you participate in without informing others.

Alberta follows federal one-party consent law. The provincial Personal Information Protection Act applies to organizations.

BC follows federal one-party consent for criminal purposes. The provincial Personal Information Protection Act may impose additional civil requirements for businesses.

Ontario follows federal one-party consent law. You may record your own conversations without informing others.

Quebec follows federal one-party consent. However, Quebec's Civil Code provides additional privacy protections that may create civil liability for recording without consent.

Chile permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it without informing others.

China does not have a specific wiretapping statute prohibiting one-party consent recording. A party may generally record their own conversations. However, privacy rights are recognized in the Civil Code.

Colombia permits one-party consent recording. A party may record conversations they participate in.

Costa Rica protects the secrecy of communications constitutionally and requires all-party consent for recording.

Croatia permits one-party consent recording. A party may record conversations they participate in.

Cyprus permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it for personal use.

Czech Republic generally permits one-party consent recording. Recording for personal purposes by a participant is typically lawful.

Denmark allows one-party consent recording. A participant in a conversation may record it without the other party's knowledge.

Egypt prohibits recording private conversations without consent. The Constitution protects the right to privacy of communications.

Estonia permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it without informing others.

Finland allows one-party consent recording. Recording a conversation you participate in is not a crime.

France prohibits recording private conversations without consent. French law treats this as a violation of privacy rights.

Germany strictly prohibits recording private conversations without all-party consent. This is one of the strictest recording laws in Europe.

Greece protects the secrecy of communications constitutionally. Recording private conversations without consent is prohibited.

Hong Kong generally permits one-party consent recording for private individuals. The Ordinance primarily regulates government surveillance.

Hungary generally permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it for personal purposes. Distribution may be restricted.

Iceland permits one-party consent recording. A party may record their own conversations.

India generally permits one-party consent recording. There is no specific law prohibiting a party from recording their own conversation. Government interception requires authorization.

Indonesia does not have a specific prohibition on one-party consent recording. The ITE Law primarily addresses unauthorized interception of electronic communications.

Ireland generally permits one-party consent recording. There is no explicit statutory prohibition on a party recording their own conversations.

Israel permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it for their own purposes.

Italy generally permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it, though publishing or distributing may have restrictions.

Japan permits one-party consent recording. There is no general prohibition on a party recording their own conversations. The Wiretapping Act primarily targets law enforcement interception.

Kenya does not explicitly prohibit one-party consent recording. The Cybercrimes Act addresses unauthorized interception of communications.

Latvia permits one-party consent recording. A party to the conversation may record it without the other party's consent.

Lithuania permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it for personal purposes.

Luxembourg prohibits recording private conversations without all-party consent. The law protects the secrecy of private communications.

Malaysia does not have a specific wiretapping law prohibiting one-party recording. Recording by a party to the conversation is generally permissible.

Malta does not have a specific prohibition on one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it.

Mexico permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it. The Constitution protects against interception by third parties.

Morocco prohibits recording private communications without consent. The law protects secrecy of correspondence and communications.

The Netherlands permits one-party consent recording. A party to the conversation may record it, but GDPR considerations apply to processing of such recordings.

New Zealand permits one-party consent recording. A party to a private communication may record it without the other party's knowledge.

Nigeria does not have a comprehensive wiretapping prohibition. One-party consent recording is generally permissible. The Cybercrimes Act addresses unauthorized interception.

Norway permits one-party consent recording. A participant may record their own conversations.

Pakistan does not explicitly prohibit one-party consent recording. PECA addresses unauthorized interception of electronic communications.

Peru permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it. The Constitution protects against interception by third parties.

The Philippines prohibits recording private communications without the consent of all parties. This is one of the strictest recording laws in Southeast Asia.

Poland generally permits one-party consent recording. Recording your own conversation is not considered a criminal offense.

Portugal prohibits recording conversations without consent of all parties. Both recording and distribution of recordings are punishable.

Qatar prohibits recording private conversations without consent. Privacy of communications is protected under both cybercrime and criminal law.

Romania permits one-party consent recording under criminal law. A party to a conversation may record it.

Saudi Arabia prohibits recording private conversations without consent. Privacy protections are enforced under both cyber crime law and Islamic legal principles.

Singapore does not have a general prohibition on recording conversations. One-party consent is generally sufficient, but PDPA applies to processing of personal data.

Slovakia prohibits recording private conversations without the consent of all parties. Privacy protections are robust.

Slovenia requires all-party consent for recording private conversations. Unauthorized recording is a criminal offense.

South Africa permits one-party consent recording. A party to a communication may record it without the knowledge of the other parties.

South Korea permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it. However, using recordings for defamation or other unlawful purposes is prohibited.

Spain allows one-party consent recording. The Constitutional Court has ruled that recording one's own conversations does not violate the right to secrecy of communications.

Sweden allows one-party consent recording. You may record conversations you participate in.

Switzerland requires all-party consent for recording private conversations. Recording without consent is a criminal offense even if you are a party to the conversation.

Taiwan permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it without the other party's knowledge.

Thailand does not have a comprehensive wiretapping statute. One-party consent recording is generally permissible. Privacy protections exist under civil law.

Turkey prohibits recording private conversations without the consent of all parties. The law strongly protects communication privacy.

UAE law prohibits recording conversations without consent. Recording, photographing, or eavesdropping on others without permission can be a criminal offense.

UK law generally permits one-party consent recording for personal use. You may record a conversation you participate in for your own reference. Sharing or publishing requires additional consideration.

Federal law requires at least one party to the conversation to consent to the recording. You may record your own conversations without telling the other party.

Alabama is a one-party consent state. You may record a conversation you are a party to without the other person's knowledge.

Alaska is a one-party consent state. A person may record a conversation they are participating in without the other party's consent.

Arizona is a one-party consent state. You can record any conversation you are a party to.

Arkansas is a one-party consent state. Recordings are permitted when one party consents.

California is a two-party (all-party) consent state. All parties must consent to being recorded. Recording a confidential conversation without all-party consent is a crime.

Colorado is a one-party consent state. You may record a conversation you participate in without informing others.

Connecticut requires all-party consent for recording in-person or telephone conversations.

Delaware requires all-party consent to record private conversations.

DC is a one-party consent jurisdiction. You may record conversations you are a party to.

Florida is a two-party consent state. All parties must consent to the recording of any oral or electronic communication.

Georgia is a one-party consent state. You may record conversations you participate in.

Hawaii is a one-party consent state. A party to the conversation may record without the other party's knowledge.

Idaho is a one-party consent state. Recording is lawful when one party consents.

Illinois requires all-party consent to record private conversations. The eavesdropping statute was reformed in 2014.

Indiana is a one-party consent state. You may record conversations you are a party to.

Iowa is a one-party consent state. Recording is allowed when one party to the conversation consents.

Kansas is a one-party consent state. One party to a conversation may record without the other's consent.

Kentucky is a one-party consent state. You can lawfully record a conversation you participate in.

Louisiana is a one-party consent state. A party to the conversation may record it.

Maine is a one-party consent state. A party to a conversation may record without the other party's consent.

Maryland is a two-party consent state. All parties must consent to the recording of any private conversation.

Massachusetts has one of the strictest wiretapping laws. All parties must consent and secret recording is strictly prohibited.

Michigan requires all-party consent for recording private conversations.

Minnesota is a one-party consent state. You may record conversations you participate in.

Mississippi is a one-party consent state. Recording is lawful when one party to the conversation consents.

Missouri is a one-party consent state. A party to the conversation may record without the other's consent.

Montana requires consent from all parties to record a private conversation involving an in-person or electronic communication.

Nebraska is a one-party consent state. You may record conversations you are involved in.

Nevada is a one-party consent state. You may record a telephone or in-person conversation if you are a party to it.

New Hampshire requires all-party consent to record conversations.

New Jersey is a one-party consent state. A party to the conversation may record without informing others.

New Mexico is a one-party consent state. You may record conversations you are a party to.

New York is a one-party consent state. You may record a conversation you are a party to.

North Carolina is a one-party consent state. Recording is lawful when one party consents.

North Dakota is a one-party consent state. You may record a conversation if you are a party to it.

Ohio is a one-party consent state. You may record a conversation you participate in without notifying others.

Oklahoma is a one-party consent state. A party to the communication may lawfully record it.

Oregon is a one-party consent state. A party to any conversation may record it.

Pennsylvania is a two-party consent state. All parties must consent to the interception or recording of any communication.

Rhode Island is a one-party consent state. A party to the conversation may record it.

South Carolina is a one-party consent state. You may record conversations you participate in.

South Dakota is a one-party consent state. A party to a conversation may lawfully record it.

Tennessee is a one-party consent state. One party to the conversation must consent to the recording.

Texas is a one-party consent state. A party to the conversation may record without the other party's knowledge.

Utah is a one-party consent state. You may record conversations you are a party to.

Vermont is a one-party consent state. A party to any communication may record it.

Virginia is a one-party consent state. You may record a conversation you are a party to.

Washington is a two-party consent state. All parties must consent to the recording of any private conversation.

West Virginia is a one-party consent state. Recording is lawful when one party to the conversation consents.

Wisconsin is a one-party consent state. A party to the conversation may record it without telling others.

Wyoming is a one-party consent state. You may record your own conversations.

Uruguay permits one-party consent recording. A party to a conversation may record it for personal purposes.

Vietnam does not have a specific wiretapping statute. One-party recording is generally permissible, though privacy rights are recognized in the Civil Code.