Yes, Georgia law permits two-party consent recording under O.C.G.A. § 16-11-66, requiring all parties to a private conversation to consent before recording. Violations may trigger civil penalties up to $10,000 per incident and criminal misdemeanor charges. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation enforces compliance, with recent 2026 amendments clarifying penalties for unauthorized interception of electronic communications.
Key Regulations for Two-Party Consent Recording in Georgia
- All-Party Consent Requirement: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-66 mandates consent from all parties in any private communication, whether oral, electronic, or telephonic. Recordings without consent are inadmissible in civil or criminal proceedings.
- Electronic Communications Exception: The statute exempts interceptions where one party to the communication has given prior consent, aligning with federal wiretap laws (18 U.S.C. § 2511). However, Georgia’s stricter standard applies to private communications.
- Penalties and Enforcement: Civil damages up to $10,000 per violation and criminal charges (misdemeanor) may be pursued by the Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. The 2026 amendments expanded enforcement to include AI-generated deepfake recordings.