New York S05077 amends the definition of wiretapping to require consent from both sender and receiver for legal recording.

New York S05077 amends the penal law to redefine "wiretapping" as the intentional overhearing or recording of a telephonic or telegraphic communication without the consent of both the sender and receiver. This change ensures that any recording must have explicit permission from all parties involved, excluding normal operations of telephone or telegraph corporations. The act will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

New York S05077 amends the definition of wiretapping to require consent from both sender and receiver for legal recording.

New York S05077 amends the penal law to redefine "wiretapping" as the intentional overhearing or recording of a telephonic or telegraphic communication without the consent of both the sender and receiver. This change ensures that any recording must have explicit permission from all parties involved, excluding normal operations of telephone or telegraph corporations. The act will take effect 30 days after becoming law.