I understand that it is illegal to record a telephone conversation unless the other party's permission is sought and received
Can any one confirm that this is the case in the Republic of Ireland?
Thanks,
aj
I understand that it is illegal to record a telephone conversation unless the other party's permission is sought and received
interception (defined as recording or listening to) without the consent of the person sending the message and the intended recipient is illegal under the 1983 Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, and is punishable as a summary offence or on conviction.
Can any one confirm that this is the case in the Republic of Ireland?
Thanks,
aj
You mean, like http://www.zug.com/pranks/visa/ (this conversation with Visa)?Thanks for the information.
I accept that interception by a third party is illegal.
But if I record a conversation between me and say a utility, bank, government department ect without their permission ....is this illegal?
Further if I I post the audio recording on the internet...would this be illegal?
You mean, like http://www.zug.com/pranks/visa/ (this conversation with Visa)?
Wasn't there one recently where someone rang two country Garda stations, conferenced them together, and then recorded the confusion that resulted. Something about lightning on the line I think?
Nice one! I thought he said "dere must be meteorite hittin' the line"!
If you ring Eircom, ESB etc, just before you are connected to an agent, you are informed that the call may be recorded for training purposes.
Therefore, it seems that once the other party is aware that the conversation is being recorded then it's legal.