What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL, but would like to know about other states in general.
It is my understanding that recordings made without the consent of all parties involved is not illegal, but sharing those recordings with someone who was not a part of the recorded conversation is illegal unless those who were recorded give their consent. True? However, the TRANSCRIPT from a covert recording CAN BE shared with anyone, including an attorney. True?
Quick background: I work for one of the largest international hotel chains and our particular corporate managed hotel has an HR Director that abuses his authority, to the extent of outright lying. I have examples of this recorded and would like to use the transcript to report him to corporate management. I realize this is risky since my employment can be terminated for any and no reason. I want to make sure that I am not breaking any privacy laws here.
It is my understanding that recordings made without the consent of all parties involved is not illegal, but sharing those recordings with someone who was not a part of the recorded conversation is illegal unless those who were recorded give their consent. True? However, the TRANSCRIPT from a covert recording CAN BE shared with anyone, including an attorney. True?
Quick background: I work for one of the largest international hotel chains and our particular corporate managed hotel has an HR Director that abuses his authority, to the extent of outright lying. I have examples of this recorded and would like to use the transcript to report him to corporate management. I realize this is risky since my employment can be terminated for any and no reason. I want to make sure that I am not breaking any privacy laws here.