Was the Planned Parenthood video taken with the permission, and knowledge of the recipient?

[still_one]

[bvf]

1. You would think that would matter

but it probably doesn't to the party(ies) responsible.

I'm sure their backers have deep enough pockets to weather a lawsuit.

[still_one]

4. It does matter. It is a crime if that was the case

[bvf]

6. I'm not disputing that at all.

Please re-read my post and take note of the qualification.

[still_one]

7. I undestand

[DVRacer]

2. Depends on the state it was filmed

Here in Oklahoma as long as one party knows they are being recorded then it is legal.

[still_one]

3. then was she aware she was being recorded?

[DVRacer]

5. It's like this

If I have a hidden camera on me and film you in Oklahoma it is perfectly legal because I know we are being recorded. In some states both people have to agree to be recorded or it is a violation of wiretapping laws. Each state is different but here is a twist it's only for audio that it would be illegal video without sound is always legal if you are in a public place.

[geek_sabre]

8. It was in LA, right?

For video, no consent is required, even in places where audio recordings would be illegal. See: nanny cams

For audio, California is a two-party consent state. But since it occurred in a crowded restaurant, no consent is needed, as there is no expectation of privacy.

At any rate, as the video isn't going to court, it doesn't matter. Surely its bad manners, but they have every right to go to the media with it.

[TeeYiYi]

9. State by state recording laws...

http://www.detectiveservices.com/2012/02/27/state-by-state-recording-laws/

TYY

[still_one]

10. Thanks