Boca Raton, FL Privacy & Surveillance: Recording & Consent Laws (2026)

Florida Statute 934.03 (the Florida Security of Communications Act) is one of the strictest recording consent laws in the country. It is illegal to intercept, record, or use any wire, oral, or electronic communication without the consent of all parties. This applies to phone calls (including cell phone calls), in-person conversations, video calls, and any audio recording including those captured by security cameras. The law applies when at least one party to the communication is in Florida, regardless of where other parties are located. Audio recording without consent is classified as a third-degree felony. The two-party consent requirement means you cannot record a conversation even if you are a participant without the other person's knowledge and agreement. Exceptions exist for law enforcement with proper judicial authorization. Public meetings, courtroom proceedings, and other communications where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy are not protected. Video-only recording in public spaces does not require consent, but audio always does.