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Pennsylvania, private interception lawful only with all parties' prior consent (18 Pa.C.S. 5704(4))

Pennsylvania's general exception for private recording requires the prior consent of all parties, for calls and in-person conversations.

Dated 19 Oct 2026Source checked 19 Oct 2026Basis: primary text

In the source's own words
“It shall not be unlawful and no prior court approval shall be required under this chapter for: ... (4) A person, to intercept a wire, electronic or oral communication, where all parties to the communication have given prior consent to such interception.”
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