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What the Secret Service does does not shock me because I am familiar with what that government agency does.

I just googled the part about taping conversations and it varies state by state but in almost all cases one of the parties conversing must be aware they are being taped. In some states, both parties must be aware of it. Bugging is simply illegal for the man on the street, so to speak.
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Originally posted by Mrs.M.:
but in almost all cases one of the parties conversing must be aware they are being taped.
True. Only ONE, not BOTH. I can tape any coversation I want with another person without that person's knowledge - even over the phone.

"Secret Service" - not much of a secret; not much of a service.
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Originally posted by Mrs.M.:
In SOME states one and in SOME state you both must know, but you cannot eavesdrop or tape as a third party ever.
YES! Which state requires both?

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... nor tape a conversation without permission in the States.
NO!

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Should have been posted by Mrs.M.:
... nor tape a conversation without permission in maybe some of the States.
BETTER!
Twelve states require, under most circumstances, the consent of all parties to a conversation. Those jurisdictions are California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Be aware that you will sometimes hear these referred to inaccurately as “two-party consent” laws. If there are more than two people involved in the conversation, all must consent to the taping.

If you go to my post a few back and click where it says " Click Here" you can read it. That is exacly what I did to see exactly how the states stood on the issue. However, I, in the beginning was refering to listening devices such as what I think this thing he wants is for. Then, you won't have to keep correcting me. You will know for yourself what states require what! Smile
Mrs. M. - The regulations you are describing concern telecommunications (phone conversations). While it may be argued that these laws are applicable to the 'spy phone' modification, it could also be said that the 'conversation' is taking place with only one participant (the owner of the phone, who would be calling his own cell phone). The 'background' conversations heard over this connection would probably fall into a totally different law; presumably the one that covers recording of persons in public (there are release forms for this situation on several of the photography websites - goes along with taking pictures of people in public). The 'spy phone' modification is akin to those tiny little cameras that people are using to monitor thier babysitter ... and probably has varying regulations from state to state.

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