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Is your meeting recording GDPR compliant?

Answer 10 questions about consent, storage, retention, and data subject rights. Get a free compliance assessment and specific recommendations.

This tool is for awareness only. It does not constitute legal advice. Consult your Data Protection Officer or legal counsel for your situation.

GDPR rules for meeting recording involve consent (or another lawful basis), where data is stored, how long you keep it, and how you handle access and deletion requests. This checker asks about your current practices and gives you a score plus actionable recommendations. Get your assessment in about 2 minutes; no signup required.

We'll ask about consent, storage location, retention, access control, third-party processing, data subject rights, and security. Your score and recommendations are ready in under 2 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions about GDPR and meeting recording

Do I need consent to record meetings under GDPR?
Under GDPR, recording meetings that capture personal data generally requires a lawful basis. Consent is one option and is often used where recording is not strictly necessary. Many organisations obtain explicit consent or document legitimate interest and inform participants clearly. Laws can vary; consult your DPO or legal counsel.
Where should meeting recordings be stored for GDPR?
Storing in the EU/EEA is preferred. If you use providers outside the EU, you need appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses) and must inform data subjects. Many compliant tools offer EU-only storage or document transfer mechanisms.
How long can I keep meeting recordings under GDPR?
GDPR requires that personal data be kept only as long as necessary. Define a retention period based on your purpose, document it in your privacy notice, and implement deletion or anonymisation when the period ends.
Is recording meetings GDPR compliant?
Recording can be GDPR compliant if you have a lawful basis, inform participants, have a clear purpose and retention period, store data securely and in line with transfer rules, and can fulfil data subject rights. Use this checker to identify gaps.
What are GDPR requirements for meeting recording consent?
Where consent is the basis, it must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. Participants should know they are being recorded, for what purpose, and for how long. Obtain consent before recording. This tool is not legal advice; consult your DPO.

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