Privacy & Surveillance in Illinois (2026)

3 rules on the books across Illinois, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Recording & Consent Laws

State and local laws about recording audio and video, one-party vs two-party consent requirements, and when recordings can be used as evidence in disputes.

Chicago

Heavy Restrictions

Illinois is an all-party consent state for audio recording under 720 ILCS 5/14-2. Recording a private conversation…

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License Plate Readers

Rules governing automated license plate readers (ALPR) operated by police and HOAs, including data-retention limits, sharing restrictions, and audit requirements.

Mclean County

Significant Restrictions

Any municipality wanting to mount automatic license plate readers on McLean County highway right-of-way needs an ALPR…

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Oak Park

Significant Restrictions

Before Oak Park police can buy, borrow, deploy, or share data from automatic license plate readers or any other…

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