We are frequently asked whether it is legal to tape someone without permission. Everyone knows that it is rude to do so. Many are surprised, however, to learn that in Pennsylvania it is also illegal.
Specifically, Pennsylvania’s Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance and Control Act, 18 Pa.C.S. Section 5701 et seq., makes non-consensual wiretapping and electronic surveillance illegal. The Wiretap Act provides both criminal and civil sanctions for violations. This article briefly summarizes the act.
