You're talking on the telephone with your friend, pouring your heart out about a love affair gone sour. Unbeknownst to you, your friend is tape recording the conversation. Afterwards, your friend plays the tape to other people you don't even know and sends around a transcript of it. Did your friend break any laws? Possible Answers 1. Yes. You can't record other people without their permission, ever. 2. No. It was her phone, and she can record what she likes. 3. Maybe. It depends on what state your friend was in when she did the recording.