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Is it illegal for a tech company to record your phone calls without consent?
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What can I do about a tech company recording my phone calls when I strictly denied access to the microphone?
I understand how concerning it can be to feel like your privacy is being invaded. Have you already taken any steps to address this issue with the company?
No.
Are there specific incidents or examples of recordings that you are particularly worried about?
No but it's every time I make or receive a phone call.
Is there anything else the Criminal Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with your privacy concerns.
No.
Hi there! Welcome to our service. My name is Liz and I've been an attorney for more than a decade, and I am here to assist with your legal concerns. Just so you are aware, our service is a legal information-only site. No attorney-client relationship is formed from our conversation. So I can best help, have you verified the recording with a phone tech?
Hi, Liz. No I haven't.
Having a tech look at it can be a good idea. That can verify that it's recording and if there is a way to turn it off besides the access denial, then they could do so, or document that there is not a way to turn it off for a potential suit.
So where would I need to go to find a technician to do that? My phone service is through the same company.
What kind of phone do you use?
A smartphone made by the same company.
Great, thanks for sharing that. Since you have a phone made by that company, you might want to start by visiting a local electronics store since the manufacturer does their own tech support and you'd usually want a third party.
Ok
The federal Wiretap Act (18 U.S.C. § 2511) prohibits the interception of oral communications without consent. If your calls are being recorded without your permission, this could potentially be a breach of this law. The Act also allows a person whose communications were unlawfully intercepted to bring a civil lawsuit for damages under (18 U.S.C. § 2520). You could then report it to your local FBI office and Police department.
Ok thanks.
You're very welcome.
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