Reviewed September 2026

Call recording laws by country

Do you have to tell the other person that you record a call? Search your country and the country of the person you call. When in doubt, say it: it is the safe habit everywhere.

Search a country What the rules mean How to ask

Important. This page is a general reference only, not legal advice, and it does not replace checking the law that applies in your area. Laws change, some countries have regional or sector rules, and this list is not always updated as legislation evolves, so it may be incomplete or out of date. Do not rely on it alone: before recording calls, confirm the current rules with a qualified professional or an official source where you are. On calls to another country, keep in mind that the law on the other side may apply too. Sharing a recording with third parties is often restricted even where recording is allowed. Where public sources disagree we show the more cautious reading. Compiled from publicly available summaries and reviewed in September 2026.

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What the rules mean

No consent needed

A participant may record their own calls without asking (one-party consent).

Everyone must agree

All participants must consent before you record (all-party consent).

Must inform

You may record, but the other person has to be told, at least for business use.

Varies by region

The rule depends on the state or province.

How to ask for consent

Everyday call"Just so you know, I record my calls so I don't miss any details. Is that OK with you?"

Work call"I'd like to record this call so we have an accurate record of what we agree. Is that OK?"

If the other person says no, stop recording. Asking at the start keeps you on the safe side even when you are not sure which country's law applies.

Laws by country and US state explained

Let CallRecap remind you

In the app, Settings, Recording notice shows the rule for your SIM country and can remind you at the start of every call to say "this call is being recorded". Nothing is played into the line; you say it, in your own words. The rule shown in the app comes from this same general reference and has the same limits: check your local law.