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Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j)

United States (Michigan)
vMCL 750.539a to 750.539j as published on legislature.mi.gov (Internet Archive captures 2025-04-04 to 2026-08-11); latest amendments shown: 539d by 2004 PA 156, 539g by 1993 PA 227, 539j added by 2004 PA 155
3 domains
8 controls

Michigan's eavesdropping law: no device eavesdropping on private conversations without all parties' consent (participant recording unsettled), no recording devices in private places, no surveillance of people undressing. MCL 750.539a to 750.539j.

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Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) is a compliance framework from United States (Michigan) with 3 domains and 8 controls that map to 1 other frameworks. The largest domains are Use, distribution and devices – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) (4 controls), Private places and surveillance – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) (3 controls), Eavesdropping and consent – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (3)

Eavesdropping and consent – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j)

1 controls
Controls in the Eavesdropping and consent – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) domain of Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) — 1 controls
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michigan-eavesdropping-act-mcl-750-539a-to-750-539j::539c539c Do not use a device to eavesdrop on a private conversation without the consent of all parties

Private places and surveillance – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j)

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Controls in the Private places and surveillance – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) domain of Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) — 3 controls
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michigan-eavesdropping-act-mcl-750-539a-to-750-539j::539b539b Do not trespass to subject a person to eavesdropping or surveillance
michigan-eavesdropping-act-mcl-750-539a-to-750-539j::539d(1)(a)539d(1)(a) Do not install or use observing or recording devices in a private place without the consent of those entitled to privacy
michigan-eavesdropping-act-mcl-750-539a-to-750-539j::539j(1)(a)-(b)539j(1)(a) and (b) Do not surveil or photograph people in states of undress where privacy is expected

Use, distribution and devices – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j)

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Controls in the Use, distribution and devices – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) domain of Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) — 4 controls
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michigan-eavesdropping-act-mcl-750-539a-to-750-539j::539d(1)(b)539d(1)(b) Do not distribute recordings or images obtained in a private place in violation of 539d
michigan-eavesdropping-act-mcl-750-539a-to-750-539j::539e539e Do not use or divulge information obtained through unlawful eavesdropping, trespass or private-place devices
michigan-eavesdropping-act-mcl-750-539a-to-750-539j::539f539f Do not make, possess or transfer eavesdropping devices intended for unlawful use
michigan-eavesdropping-act-mcl-750-539a-to-750-539j::539j(1)(c)539j(1)(c) Do not distribute images obtained by unlawful surveillance of people in states of undress

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8 total controls

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What is Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) and who does it apply to?

Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) is a compliance framework from United States (Michigan) with 3 domains and 8 controls. Michigan's eavesdropping law: no device eavesdropping on private conversations without all parties' consent (participant recording unsettled), no recording devices in private places, no surveillance of people undressing. MCL 750.539a to 750.539j. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) actually require?

Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) has 8 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Use, distribution and devices – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) (4 controls), Private places and surveillance – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) (3 controls), Eavesdropping and consent – Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) do I already cover?

Michigan Eavesdropping Act (MCL 750.539a to 750.539j) maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are US Electronic Communications Privacy Act Title I (Wiretap Act, 18 USC 2510-2523) (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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