The Ultimate Guide to Recording Phone Calls in New York and on Your iPhone or Android

New York is a "one-party consent" state, meaning that you can legally record conversations if you are physically present in the state and participating in the conversation, or if you have permission from one of the parties involved. However, if you are calling someone in a state that requires two-party consent, you must obtain permission from all parties involved. It is illegal to record conversations you are not a part of in New York, except in situations where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy, such as in public places where conversations can be easily overheard. The Right to Monitor Act allows individuals to record on-duty law enforcement officers in both public and private spaces, as long as the officers are performing their duties. However, certain guidelines must be followed, and individuals have the right to sue if prevented from recording by police officers. Public meetings held by government agencies or state departments in New York can be recorded as long as they are not interfering with the conduct of the meeting.