Recording & consent guidelines

Revaudo is designed to help you remember what matters. Recording other people comes with responsibilities, and the law differs from place to place.

Always ask first

The simplest rule: tell people you’d like to record, and only record if they agree. It’s respectful, and in many places it’s required.

Laws in the United States

Federal law and most states allow a recording when at least one person in the conversation, which can be you, consents. Several states require everyone in the conversation to consent, including California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington. Other states have their own rules for particular situations, and laws change.

When not to record

• Private spaces such as restrooms, changing rooms and medical settings
• Workplaces whose policies prohibit recording
• Courtrooms and other places where recording is restricted

Your responsibility

You’re responsible for making sure each recording you make is lawful where you are and with the people you record. This page is general information, not legal advice. If you’re unsure, ask a lawyer licensed in your state.