Recording Ethics

Briefr records only when you start it. No bots, no background listening. This page explains what that means for you and the people you record.

1. How Briefr Records

• Recording starts only when you tap the record button — never automatically
• No bot joins your calls or meetings
• No calendar access required
• When you stop, recording stops. Nothing runs in the background.

2. Your Responsibility

You are responsible for complying with the recording laws in your jurisdiction. Briefr is a tool — the decision to record, and how you use that recording, is yours.

We recommend informing participants when you record a conversation. This is both good practice and, in many places, a legal requirement.

3. Consent Laws by Country

Israel

One-party consent. You may record a conversation you are part of without notifying other participants. However, recordings may not be used for blackmail, defamation, or other unlawful purposes.

United States

Federal law requires one-party consent. However, 12 states require all-party consent: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington. If any participant is in one of these states, all-party consent applies.

European Union

GDPR applies to any processing of personal data. Recording a conversation that includes identifiable individuals is considered processing. You should inform participants and have a lawful basis (e.g. consent or legitimate interest). Data minimisation principles apply — record what you need, not more.

Russia

One-party consent under Federal Law No. 149-FZ. You may record a conversation you participate in. Using recordings to harm others may be subject to civil or criminal liability.

Other countries

Recording laws vary widely. If you are unsure about the rules in your jurisdiction, consult a local legal resource before recording third parties.

4. Best Practices

• Tell participants at the start: “I’m using an AI assistant to take notes — is that okay?”
• For client calls, add a note to your meeting invitation
• If someone objects, stop the recording and respect their decision
• Don’t share recordings or transcripts beyond what participants would reasonably expect

5. What If Someone Objects?

Stop the recording immediately. In Briefr, tap the stop button and delete the recording from your library if appropriate. Respecting objections is both the right thing to do and legally important in many jurisdictions.

6. Questions?

If you have questions about how Briefr handles your data, see our Privacy Policy or contact us at support@briefr.pro.