Legalities of taping phone conversations

[sherif28]

Can anyone tell me if it is legal to tape a phone conversation without the knowledge of the other party? And if so can this be used in court?

I was alway under the impression that you had to inform the other party that you were recording the conversation.
Any help with this would be great.

Thanks

[Lindsay]

Hi sherif28,

Please see:

http://www.ottawadivorce.com/forum/s...ight=recording

Lindsay

[sasha1]

My lawyer told me that it's legal and admissable in court, so long as ONE of the participating parties is aware that it's being recorded; that party can be you. I'm assuming this is the law all across Canada, but if not, someone will chime in soon to let you know, I'm sure.

[sasha1]

Whoops! Lindsay beat me to it!

[Lindsay]

You've got to be fast around here!

[sherif28]

thanks for the info both of you......

one more question ...what about video recording ...is it the same laws then.

thanks again for the help

[Grace]

Yes, think of the video surveillance they use to identify thief in stores.

[sherif28]

thanks for the help