Is it legal to record a call in France?
In France, recording phone calls generally follows All-party consent. Here's what that means in plain language — with the source and what you can and can't do.
Consent required from everyone All-party
Everyone on the call must agree before you record. Recording without all-party consent can be a criminal offence. Get clear agreement at the start of the call. Recording private words without consent is generally a privacy offense.
- Ask and get everyone's agreement before recording.
- State clearly that the call is being recorded.
- Don't record secretly — even calls you take part in.
- Don't keep or share a recording made without consent.
⚖ 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 This data may be out of date and laws change often — always verify your country's current legislation (tap the source link above) before recording, and consult a qualified lawyer for your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.
Backed by a real court ruling
Case law
Cass., Assemblée plénière, 7 janvier 2011 — Cour de cassation (Full Bench), 2011
Recording a call without the other party's knowledge is 'disloyal' and inadmissible as evidence — a rule later partially relaxed by a December 2023 ruling.Found in one independent research pass — treat as a strong lead, not yet fully cross-verified.
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Frequently asked
Is it legal to record phone calls in France?
Consent required from everyone. Everyone on the call must agree before you record. Recording without all-party consent can be a criminal offence. Get clear agreement at the start of the call. Recording private words without consent is generally a privacy offense.
Do I need the other person's consent to record a call in France?
Everyone on the call must agree before you record. Recording without all-party consent can be a criminal offence. Get clear agreement at the start of the call.
Keep a record of your calls.
Klear can record calls on supported Android devices. Before recording, check the rules that apply to your call and get consent when required.