Legal Issues Around Recording

[rsquared256]

Since the idea of liferecording is pretty new, it evokes a strong
reaction in some people regarding the legal implications. This topic
thread is here for people to discuss legal issues around
liferecording.

As a primer, I have posted part of the Ecko-It FAQ

> Legal questions about recording

> We do not provide legal advice around the use of audio recording. Please respect your regional laws. What we do believe is that what you hear
> is yours. Just because our brains are a little soft does not mean we should forget what we have experienced. In most places, in public there is
> no expectation of privacy. In private settings you may wish to inform people that you are recording. We have found that people are accepting
> and will soon accept it as normal. We hope that people do not use this technology as a way to litigate others or generally be bad. Liferecording
> should be between you and your memory.
> That being said, there is much talk that this would be useful in oppressive societies. People with restricted rights may find it helpful as a line of
> defense.