WhatsApp Rolls-Out Emojis and Sharing of Files Over 2GB
Following last month’s announcement, Meta’s WhatsApp is rolling-out emojis and the ability to share files within WhatsApp up to 2GB in size.
In this article, we look at the legal issues around recording calls on your mobile, and the different methods for doing so.
In the UK, as an individual mobile phone user, generally speaking, secretly recording a conversation is not a criminal offence and is not prohibited if that recording is just for personal use, and the consent of the person you’re recording is not needed. There may, however, be a question about whether it’s if ethical, depending on the circumstances.
There are certain situations where the legality of recording a call on your mobile may be questioned. For example:
There may, of course, be other possible sets of circumstances where recording a call on a mobile could contravene laws but these would need to be checked with a qualified legal professional.
For businesses, however, there are more rules laws to comply with as regards the recording of phone calls. These can include a potentially complex mix of the following:
There are several different ways to record calls on a mobile. These include:
Although it sounds like a straightforward subject, and apps exist to enable recordings, for businesses, recording calls on mobiles is covered by several laws. These relate to data protection and human rights. Although there are situations where recording calls would be acceptable, e.g. detecting crime or monitoring standards, businesses need to be clear about what recordings are for, should gain consent, and store the call data in a way that is compliant with GDPR and ensure that storage is set up to allow deletion if requested. For businesses, recording calls on mobiles may be helpful, but possibly legally complex, depending on the circumstances. If in any doubt, businesses would be advised to check with legally qualified professionals.
Following last month’s announcement, Meta’s WhatsApp is rolling-out emojis and the ability to share files within WhatsApp up to 2GB in size.
Apple, Google and Microsoft have announced that they are joining forces to support a common passwordless sign-in standard that will allow websites and apps to offer consistent, secure and easy sign-ins across devices and platforms.
Major changes to National Insurance came into force in April 2022, with a rise in contributions that impacts both employers and employees.