Using a recording device, such as a microphone, video recorder, or camera, is often a helpful way to capture and preserve information about conversations, interviews, and phone calls in which you participate. It is also a good way to document what takes place in a court hearing or public meeting, whether for personal reference or later broadcast over the Internet.

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If you plan to record telephone calls or in-person conversations (including by recording video that captures sound), you should be aware that there are federal and state wiretapping laws that may limit your ability to do so. These laws not only expose you to the risk of criminal prosecution, but also potentially give an injured party a civil claim for money damages against you.

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What are the key rights for participants in an event that is recorded for publication on-line?
What should you check so that any recording is lawful? Students, staff and external parties have rights regarding their work, participation and content for any lecture or event. To comply with the law, it is important to clear these rights before any recording takes place.

One of the questions we get often is about the legality of recording conference calls. Recent events have raised the question of when is it legal to record a call and, most important, how do you know? There are two kinds of recording laws - one party and all party consent.

A large, multi-session event is like a 3-ring circus. However, unlike a circus, events are about more than just entertainment - they are about learning and information exchange. A key question should be asked by event professionals: how can I maximize the learning at my event? Fortunately, advances in conference capture and distribution technology are enabling meeting professionals to extend the reach and the life of their events and to increase the learning exchange to more people.