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Is it legal to record someone without their knowledge in California?

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No, unless you are law enforcement, and there are other limited exceptions such as to records a threat of violence, etc....

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Joe Marman

It is usually illegal. There are exceptions, so you may want to review the details of your situation with a lawyer....

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Edward Hoffman

It is illegal, unless they are law enforcement with a wire tap approval or a person who has been obtained a protective o...

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Anthony Roach

There is at least one other exception that Mr. Marman and Mr. Roach haven't mentioned. Recording someone can be (but is...

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Edward Hoffman

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