Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded

Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?

There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?

One Recording Device Has Been Trending on TikTok and I Have Spotted It All Over Town.

Have you seen a video on TikTok promoting Plaud Note? Plaud Note is a voice recorder that can record conversations, seminars, speeches, meetings, and anything that you might want to remember.

This device uses AI to transcribe recordings into text and it even summarizes what your conversation was about. Although this device was created for meetings, lectures, and brainstorming sessions this device can be used to record phone calls and conversations in a room. It just looks like someone has a card holder on the back of their phone.

Plaud Note is about the size of a credit card and most users are attaching the Plaud Note to their phones. It is super easy to use, that is why you should be worried. You may not realize that there is a recording device in the room.

In Louisiana, Someone Can Record Your Conversation WIthout Needing Your Consent.

It is illegal to record a conversation without the consent of at least one party in Louisiana, the way around it is if you are involved in the conversation.  According to OssieBrown.com  "According to Louisiana’s electronic surveillance act (RS 15:1303), it’s legal for an individual to record any oral or electronic communication, including videoing and call recording, if they are a participant in the conversation or if at least one of the involved parties has given their consent to be recorded."

If You See Someone With This Device on Their Phone, Be Weary They Could Legally Be Recording You.