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4 available 4 • View allIs it legal to record a telephone conversation?
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Q: Is it illegal to record a telephone conversation in the UAE?
(The conversation was between me as a client, and a migration consultant)

Mar 13, 2018
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Recording conversation without the consent of recorded person
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Q: In the UAE, is it legal or illegal to record a conversation between myself and someone else if the other party does not know I am recording?
Does it make a difference if the conversation is face to face or over the phone?
Can the content of the recording be used as evidence in the court?

Apr 30, 2019
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Can you sue somebody for recording a phone conversation between you without consent?

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Q: Hello,
I just finished a phone call with another individual, and I was told by a third party that the conversation was recorded without my consent.
I am deeply unhappy with the fact this has been done, and I would like to know what legal recourse is available to me to resolve this matter.
Thank you.
A.


Oct 24, 2022
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Protecting doctors from being recorded by patients' relatives without permission




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Q: Good morning,
I'm a doctor working in a clinic in Dubai. Lately, I've been facing the same issue with patients and their relatives.
They take out a camera (relatives) and start recording videos of me when I'm checking or explaining to the patient, or sometimes they call someone and keep the line open (not even on speaker) so the relative can listen to what I explain to the patient.
In those moments, when I realize what they're doing, I immediately stop them and ask them to delete/remove it, etc.
Some patients act offended even when I tell them they shouldn't do this, they can't.
Is there any law that protects doctors, or in this case, myself from these kinds of actions?
Thanks!





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Jul 24, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.
Dec 8, 1987
47912
Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
148384
Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
75314

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