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1 Short Title. This act may be known and cited as the "Transparency and Protection in Communications Act."
2 New Subparagraph; Public Justice; Wiretapping and Eavesdropping; Interception and Disclosure of Telecommunication or Oral Communications Prohibited. Amend RSA 570-A:2, II by inserting after subparagraph (m) the following new subparagraph:
(n) Any person who is a party to an oral communication or telecommunication to record such communication without the consent of another party provided that:
(1) The recording is not made in violation of privacy, as defined in RSA 644:9; and
(2) The recording is not used for purposes of blackmail or harassment.
3 Public Awareness of the Act. The department of justice, in coordination with the administrative office of the courts, may:
I. Issue public guidance explaining the changes in law as required by this act;
II. Conduct a public awareness campaign regarding lawful and unlawful uses of recordings; and
III. Provide training resources for law enforcement and prosecutors regarding the changes in law as required by this act.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Short Title. This act may be known and cited as the "Transparency and Protection in Communications Act."
2 New Subparagraph; Public Justice; Wiretapping and Eavesdropping; Interception and Disclosure of Telecommunication or Oral Communications Prohibited. Amend RSA 570-A:2, II by inserting after subparagraph (m) the following new subparagraph:
(n) Any person who is a party to an oral communication or telecommunication to record such communication without the consent of another party provided that:
(1) The recording is not made in violation of privacy, as defined in RSA 644:9; and
(2) The recording is not used for purposes of blackmail or harassment.
3 Public Awareness of the Act. The department of justice, in coordination with the administrative office of the courts, may:
I. Issue public guidance explaining the changes in law as required by this act;
II. Conduct a public awareness campaign regarding lawful and unlawful uses of recordings; and
III. Provide training resources for law enforcement and prosecutors regarding the changes in law as required by this act.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.