Recording other people

Tell people you're recording and check they're OK with it. You're the one responsible and here's how to keep it simple.

Parley Notes writes down what it hears and the law on recording conversations is different in every country and sometimes every state. In many places everyone in the conversation has to agree. In others one person is enough. That the audio is deleted afterwards does not change the rule.

You're responsible for getting consent where the law asks for it. Parley Notes reminds you on the Record screen and won't do it for you.

Three habits that keep it simple:

  • Say it at the start: "I'm recording this to take notes, is that OK with everyone?"
  • When a meeting app has its own transcription, use that and let Parley Notes write it up. Everyone in the call already sees the recording notice.
  • For a health appointment, ask the clinician first. Health notes are kept away from AI tools on purpose, and a health note is never shared by mistake: it stays in your account only.