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Privacy & Surveillance in Kent, WA (2026)

1 verified privacy & surveillance rules for Kent, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Recording & Consent Laws

Washington requires all-party consent before recording a private conversation or call, and Kent enforces that rule locally: Kent City Code 9.02.060 adopts RCW 9.73.030 and 9.73.080 by reference, making an unconsented recording of a private communication a gross misdemeanor.

Kent All-Party Consent Recording Law

Significant Restrictions

KCC 9.02.060 (adopting RCW 9.73.030 and 9.73.080)

9.02.060 RCW Title 9, entitled “Crimes and Punishments” – Adoption by reference. ... 9.73.030 Intercepting, recording, or divulging private communication – Consent required – Exceptions. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or the state of Washington, its agencies, and political subdivisions to intercep...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kent city rules.

Privacy & Surveillance in King County