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18 Pa. C.S. Section 5703
Summary
Pennsylvania law makes it a felony to intercept or record a phone call or in-person conversation unless all parties consent.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Expectation of privacy is protected; recordings made without your knowledge are illegal.
- 02.Victims of illegal recording can sue for $1,000 or actual damages.
Penalties
- 01.Third-degree felony charges
- 02.Up to 7 years in prison
- 03.Fines up to $15,000
Verified Citations
18 Pa. C.S. § 5703
Source"A person commits a felony of the third degree if he intentionally intercepts, endeavors to intercept... any wire, electronic or oral communication."