Can I record a work meeting without telling everyone?
It depends on where participants are. In general, U.S. recording laws split into one-party consent (only you need to agree) and all-party consent states, where everyone must consent. If anyone is in an all-party-consent state, get everyone's consent. Laws vary by jurisdiction and this isn't legal advice — consult counsel.
It depends on where participants are. In general, U.S. recording laws split into one-party consent (only you need to agree) and all-party consent states, where everyone must consent. If anyone is in an all-party-consent state, get everyone's consent. Laws vary by jurisdiction and this isn't legal advice — consult counsel.
The details
- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press explains that some U.S. states require only one party's consent to record, while others require all parties' consent.
- For a call spanning multiple states, the safest approach is to follow the strictest applicable rule and get consent from everyone.
- This is a general overview, not legal advice — recording, wiretap, and workplace-privacy laws vary by jurisdiction, so confirm with counsel for your situation.
- Whichever tool you use, clear consent is the responsible default; Reline captures locally and bot-free, but you should still tell participants you're recording.
Last updated July 2026
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