Yes, Peruvian law permits recording phone calls under strict conditions. The Ley N° 28293 and Decreto Supremo N° 019-2006-JUS regulate consent requirements, while the Código Procesal Penal (2026 amendments) clarifies evidentiary standards for admissibility in legal proceedings.
Key Regulations for Recording Phone Calls in Peru
- Consent Requirement: Both parties must consent to recording under Artículo 2 de la Ley N° 28293, unless one party is a public authority acting within legal bounds. Unilateral recording without notice violates privacy protections.
- Evidentiary Admissibility: Recordings must comply with Artículo 159 del Código Procesal Penal (as amended in 2026), requiring authentication via metadata or forensic validation to prevent tampering claims.
- Data Protection Overlaps: The Ley N° 29733 (Personal Data Protection Law) mandates secure storage and limits retention periods for recorded content, aligning with SUNAT’s 2025 digital evidence guidelines.
Critical Exceptions: Law enforcement may intercept calls under Decreto Legislativo N° 1182 (2013) with judicial authorization, but private entities face stricter scrutiny. Violations risk civil liabilities (up to S/ 50,000 fines) or criminal penalties under Artículo 154-A del Código Penal for unauthorized interception. Always verify jurisdiction-specific rules, as municipal ordinances (e.g., Lima’s Ordenanza N° 2320) may impose additional constraints.