United States Laws
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Can an Employer Record Conversations Without Consent? (2026)
Federal ECPA lets employers monitor business calls for a business purpose. But 13 all-party consent states and CT, DE and NY notice laws limit what is allowed.
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Federal Wiretap Act and ECPA: The Complete Guide (2026)
The federal Wiretap Act (18 U.S.C. § 2511) sets a one-party consent baseline for US recording. Learn ECPA's structure, penalties, and how state laws override.
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How to Request Your Personal Data: US Privacy Rights by State
Learn which US law covers a personal data access request, how deadlines and appeals differ, and where to start in every state and DC.
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Is It Illegal to Video Record Someone Without Their Consent? (2026)
Silent video in public is generally legal without consent. Filming in bathrooms or changing rooms, or under clothing, can be a crime; audio adds consent rules.
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Michigan Recording Laws (2026): Consent Rules and Participant Exception
Michigan is one-party for participants: under Sullivan v. Gray (1982), you may record a conversation you are part of; eavesdropping on others is a felony (MCL 750.539c). Rules, penalties, remedies.
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One-Party Consent States: Complete 2026 Guide
37 states plus DC allow you to record conversations you participate in. See the full list, per-state quick answers, federal law, and mixed-rule states like Oregon.
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Recordings as Evidence: US Court Rules by State
Learn when audio and video recordings may be used in court, including authentication, hearsay, suppression, preservation, and state-specific limits.
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Security Camera Sign Laws by State: Do You Need One? (2027)
No state law we found requires a sign for home or business security cameras. Signs matter in narrow cases; Texas Penal Code 21.15(e) says a sign is not consent.
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US Recording Laws by State (2026): All 50 States Explained
Our 51-jurisdiction guide maps every US state's recording consent rule, statute, and penalties, including the 13 states that require all-party consent.