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Is it legal to record a call in Chile?

In Chile, recording phone calls generally follows One-party consent. Here's what that means in plain language — with the source and what you can and can't do.

Generally allowed One-party

If you are part of the conversation, you may record it without informing the other person. Recording calls you are NOT part of, or sharing recordings publicly to harm someone, can still be unlawful. A participant may generally record; third-party interception is restricted.

  • Record calls you take part in, for your own records.
  • Don't secretly record conversations between other people.
  • Don't publish or share a recording to harm someone.
Supported, but not yet confirmed against the primary statute.
Last reviewed · 2026-06Source · Chilean Criminal Code privacy rulesverify
⚖ Informational only — not legal advice. This data may be out of date and laws change often — always verify your country's current legislation (tap the source link above) before recording, and consult a qualified lawyer for your specific case.

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Frequently asked

Is it legal to record phone calls in Chile?
Generally allowed. If you are part of the conversation, you may record it without informing the other person. Recording calls you are NOT part of, or sharing recordings publicly to harm someone, can still be unlawful. A participant may generally record; third-party interception is restricted.
Do I need the other person's consent to record a call in Chile?
If you are part of the conversation, you may record it without informing the other person. Recording calls you are NOT part of, or sharing recordings publicly to harm someone, can still be unlawful.

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