What is the recording law in New York?

For general information concerning the use of recording devices see the Recording Phone Calls, Conversations, Meetings and Hearings section of this guide. New York’s wiretapping law is a “one-party consent” law.

Can you record a public meeting in New York?

For information on your ability to use recording devices at public meetings, see New York Recording Law . The general rule is that all meetings of public bodies must be open to the public. If a public body wants to hold a closed or “executive” session, it must identify a specific statutory exemption.

Is it a crime to record a conversation in New York?

New York makes it a crime to record to record or eavesdrop on an in-person or telephone conversation unless one party to the conversation consents. N.Y. Penal Law §§ 250.00, 250.05. (link is to the entire code, you need to click on the Penal Code section, then choose Article 250 and locate the specific provisions).

Is it legal to record a phone call in New York?

The law has an odd effect, however, because New York is a “one-party” consent state for purposes of call monitoring, that is—a person can legally record or monitor a telephone call with the consent of one party to the conversation.

For general information concerning the use of recording devices see the Recording Phone Calls, Conversations, Meetings and Hearings section of this guide. New York’s wiretapping law is a “one-party consent” law.

Can a person record a meeting in New York?

New York courts have held that persons attending a public meeting (i.e., a meeting of a governmental body required to be open to the public by law) have a right to tape or video record the meeting in an unobtrusive way.

New York makes it a crime to record to record or eavesdrop on an in-person or telephone conversation unless one party to the conversation consents. Thus, if you operate in New York, you may record a conversation or phone call if you are a party to the conversation or you get permission from one party to the conversation in advance.

The law has an odd effect, however, because New York is a “one-party” consent state for purposes of call monitoring, that is—a person can legally record or monitor a telephone call with the consent of one party to the conversation.