Miami Beach, FL Privacy & Surveillance: Recording & Consent Laws (2026)

Florida Statute §934.03 makes it illegal to intercept or record any oral, electronic, or wire communication without the consent of all parties. This two-party (all-party) consent requirement applies to in-person conversations, phone calls, video calls, and any other form of oral communication. The law applies regardless of whether you are a participant in the conversation. Recording a conversation without all-party consent is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Evidence obtained through illegal recording is inadmissible in court. This has significant implications for security cameras: any camera system that captures audio of conversations (doorbell cameras, outdoor microphones) must have the consent of all parties being recorded. Video-only recording without audio in public spaces is generally permissible. FL §810.145 separately addresses video voyeurism, prohibiting recording in private places. The strict recording law means Miami-Dade residents should be cautious with doorbell cameras (Ring, Nest) that have audio capabilities — recording a delivery person's conversation without consent could technically violate the statute.