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Can You Record Phone Calls and Conversations in Norway?
In Norway, you can record conversations and telephone conversations that you take part in. However, it is advisable to inform other parties in the conversation that you’re recording.
Recording phone calls, conversations or negotiations in a closed meeting that you’re not a part of or to which you have gained unauthorized access is illegal, as this is considered a violation of the right to private communication. Section 205 of the Norwegian Penal Code (Straffeloven) specifically addresses this.
Recording conversations in secret may expose you to lawsuits due to libel or defamation. However, if the recording is done to capture evidence of a crime or a violation of your rights, the court may deem the recording admissible at its discretion.
In addition, publishing secret recordings may result in a violation of Section 267 of the Penal Code, which states, “Any person who by public communication violates the privacy of another person shall be subject to a fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.”