Is video and audio taping legal at a dental practice?
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Is video and audio taping legal at a dental practice?
The dentist put a video/audio machine at the front office, pointing at the
window. Is this a violation to employee rights and/or patient rights HIPPA?
We are located in Massachusetts.
Asked on February 26, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, New Hampshire
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Video taping in a common area of the office (e.g. not an examination or treatment area, or an area, like a dentist's own personal office space, where he/she might discuss a medical condition, treatment, etc.) is allowed.
Audio taping is not allowed unless there is at least implicit consent thereto, such as a large, prominent sign saying something like "There is audio recording in this area, and if you choose to stay here, you are consenting to being recorded." Audio recording without consent is a violation of wiretapping laws.
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