Call recording laws
Phone Recording - The law in West Virginia
In West Virginia it is a felony punishable by fine and/or imprisonment to record an oral or phone communication without the consent of at least one party, or with criminal or tortious intent. Victims may also seek civil damages.
This is general information and not legal advice, please consult counsel for specifics that apply to your business.
Consent requirements in West Virginia
In West Virginia it is a felony punishable by fine and/or imprisonment to record an oral or phone communication without the consent of at least one party, or with criminal or tortious intent. Victims may also seek civil damages.
Best practices for compliant recording
- Play a clear consent message at the start of every recorded call.
- Document consent capture in your CRM record.
- Retain recordings only for the period required by regulation or policy.
- Restrict access to recordings to authorised personnel.
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Stay compliant by default
RocketPhone bakes consent prompts and retention policies into every call.