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When smartwatches and other devices listen in: what is legally permitted for recording and transcription
A heise legal guide points out that recording and processing speech in Germany without the consent of all participants may simultaneously violate data protection law and Section 201 of the Criminal Code, the offense of "breach of the confidentiality of speech." Lawyer Jessica Flint advises obtaining permission from everyone present before recording, and preferably also explaining the intended use of the subsequent transcription. The article also discusses whether Apple Watch's Audio Intelligence feature can be used legally in Germany.