What if someone emailed you a video of a murder taken on their phone in a private building ?

 

As long as you can track down and verify who recorded the video you are fine.

 

I think we may be on slight tangent, I think the issue with this case is HIPPA (or some similar law) and not the videotaping per se.

As long as you can track down and verify who recorded the video you are fine.

 

I think we may be on slight tangent, I think the issue with this case is HIPPA (or some similar law) and not the videotaping per se.

I don't think HIPPA laws would apply to some random activist unless they had some kind of connection in the medical field.

I don't think HIPPA laws would apply to some random activist unless they had some kind of connection in the medical field.

 

I hear you, it is a little unclear to me other than what the article said and that is:

 

“The right to privacy is a cornerstone of California’s Constitution, and a right that is foundational in a free democratic society,” Becerra said. “We will not tolerate the criminal recording of confidential conversations.”

 

The criminal complaint alleges that on 14 occasions, between October 2013 and July 2015, Daleiden and Merritt filmed people without permission in Los Angeles, San Francisco and El Dorado counties. The activists face a felony count for each person covertly recorded, and an additional felony charge for criminal conspiracy to invade privacy.

Vigilante - a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate.

Two separate issues. Taking illegally is different than handing down their own sentence in my opinion. Might be semantics.

Two separate issues. Taking illegally is different than handing down their own sentence in my opinion. Might be semantics.

 

It is a non-violent form of Vigilante Justice.

LA Times Editorial Board: Felony Charges Against Pro-Lifers A ‘Disturbing Overreach’ | Mediaite

It is a non-violent form of Vigilante Justice.

 

Since they claim to be journalist isn't this a form of investigative journalism.

As long as you can track down and verify who recorded the video you are fine.

 

I think we may be on slight tangent, I think the issue with this case is HIPPA (or some similar law) and not the videotaping per se.

 

As for what I know of HIPAA, and discussing with my better half, the 25 year RN, there were no HIPAA laws to break here. No specific client info given such as names, identifiers, etc.

It is a non-violent form of Vigilante Justice.

 

Disagree.

Case was dismissed in Texas because Texas is a "One Party Consent" state, as long as one of the parties recorded knows about the recording it is OK.

 

California is a "All-Party Consent" state, which is why the case can go forward there.

 

Only a handful of states are considered "All-Party States", the overwhelming majority allow recording as long as one of the parties of the conversation is aware of it. If these people had just not recorded in California or the other handful of states that don't allow it they would have had no legal issues.

At one time, one could make the argument that we are a Christian nation, but clearly, we are more like Corinth or Nineveh now.

 

That darned establishment clause.

I hear you, it is a little unclear to me other than what the article said and that is:

 

“The right to privacy is a cornerstone of California’s Constitution, and a right that is foundational in a free democratic society,” Becerra said. “We will not tolerate the criminal recording of confidential conversations.”

 

The criminal complaint alleges that on 14 occasions, between October 2013 and July 2015, Daleiden and Merritt filmed people without permission in Los Angeles, San Francisco and El Dorado counties. The activists face a felony count for each person covertly recorded, and an additional felony charge for criminal conspiracy to invade privacy.

 

California is probably one of the states that has a law that you have inform someone if you are recording them. This is why we get the 'the call may be recorded' warning messages for most support lines.

New wrinkle in this case. Planned Parenthood donated to the DA prosecuting this case.

 

Planned Parenthood Donated to California AGs Behind Investigation of Videomakers - Breitbart

 

So organizations receiving public funds can donate to political candidates?

Since they claim to be journalist isn't this a form of investigative journalism.

 

I supposed we could call it Unlawful Investigative Journalism in the 1st Degree. :idunno:

As for what I know of HIPAA, and discussing with my better half, the 25 year RN, there were no HIPAA laws to break here. No specific client info given such as names, identifiers, etc.

 

Thanks for the additional.

 

The point I was making is there is some type of privacy law being violated which is supporting the felony charges.