Free Guide: Recording Consent

Recording meetings has become a common practice in many workplaces. It's useful for keeping accurate records, capturing important details, and allowing participants to focus on the discussion rather than note-taking.

The best thing you can do is simply ask.That's it. Before you press record, ask if it's okay. Something as simple as:

"Is it okay if I record this meeting so I can keep accurate notes?"

Most people will say yes - especially when you explain the benefit to them. And if they'd prefer not to be recorded? No problem. You can offer to take notes instead. Contented's built-in reminders will prompt you to ask for consent before each recording, so you'll never forget.

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How to Use This Guide

1. Start with Part 1 for 10 easy ways to ask for consent. Pick the approach that feels most natural to you.
2. Grab templates from Part 2 if you want to set expectations in advance through calendar invites, email signatures, or contracts. This makes the live ask even easier - people already know what to expect.
3. Check out Part 3 if you're building a formal recording policy for your organisation.

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A Note on Privacy Laws

This guide is designed to be internationally applicable. Privacy laws vary by jurisdiction - please check your local regulations (such as GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California, Privacy Act in Australia/New Zealand, PIPEDA in Canada, or other applicable laws in your region) to ensure your recording practices comply with local requirements.

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