Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations)
Washington's all-party consent law: no recording or interception of private phone or device communications or private conversations without every participant's consent, which a recorded announcement can supply. RCW 9.73.010 to 9.73.080.
Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) is a compliance framework from United States (Washington) with 2 domains and 5 controls that map to 1 other frameworks. The largest domains are All-party consent to intercept or record – Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) (3 controls), Messages and letters – Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) (2 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (2)
All-party consent to intercept or record – Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| washington-rcw-chapter-9-73-recording-private-communications-and-conversations::9.73.030(1)(a) | 9.73.030(1)(a) Phone and device communications: obtain the consent of all participants before intercepting or recording |
| washington-rcw-chapter-9-73-recording-private-communications-and-conversations::9.73.030(1)(b) | 9.73.030(1)(b) Private conversations in person: obtain the consent of all persons engaged before recording |
| washington-rcw-chapter-9-73-recording-private-communications-and-conversations::9.73.030(3) | 9.73.030(3) Obtain consent by a recorded announcement to all parties |
Messages and letters – Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| washington-rcw-chapter-9-73-recording-private-communications-and-conversations::9.73.010 | 9.73.010 Telegraph company staff: do not divulge or wrongfully obtain telegraphic messages |
| washington-rcw-chapter-9-73-recording-private-communications-and-conversations::9.73.020 | 9.73.020 Do not open or read sealed letters addressed to another person |
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) and who does it apply to?
Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) is a compliance framework from United States (Washington) with 2 domains and 5 controls. Washington's all-party consent law: no recording or interception of private phone or device communications or private conversations without every participant's consent, which a recorded announcement can supply. RCW 9.73.010 to 9.73.080. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) actually require?
Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) has 5 controls organised across 2 domains. The largest domains are All-party consent to intercept or record – Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) (3 controls), Messages and letters – Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) do I already cover?
Washington RCW Chapter 9.73 (Recording Private Communications and Conversations) maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are US Electronic Communications Privacy Act Title I (Wiretap Act, 18 USC 2510-2523) (40% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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