Thursday, August 28, 2008

But, you can still take notes. Odd logic. Tough law.

PA - Five months ago, Linda Majer-Davis portrayed herself as a crusading public employee to the Bethlehem Area School Board. She told directors she had secretly recorded a department meeting with the superintendent because she was concerned about waste and mismanagement.

On Wednesday, police called her a criminal.

Pennsylvania's wiretap law prohibits recording a meeting or interview without the permission of all parties. The charge, intercept communications, is a third-degree felony. If convicted, Majer-Davis could face one to seven years in prison. (more)

Interesting...
"she used her laptop to record the meeting"
"...Majer-Davis is still employed by the district as a computer technician"
Observation...
People use the electronic surveillance tools they have handy and know best.