Illegal App Surveillance Concerns

Summary

Using an app to spy on individuals without their consent is generally illegal in England. The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 2018 regulate surveillance and protect personal data. Recording conversations without consent may breach privacy laws. If you have evidence, consider seeking legal advice to assess your situation further.

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I've encountered someone that built and operating an app. This app is used to spy on myself and other people and a few other things and I'm wondering if it actually legal to use this type of application as it's being used
Using an app to spy on individuals without their consent is generally illegal in England. Here are some key points:
- The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act * regulates surveillance and interception of communications.
- The Data Protection Act * protects personal data and privacy.
- Recording conversations without consent may breach privacy laws.
Do you have any evidence or details about how the app is being used?
I have a few things I'd consider as evidence that would back up my claim
It's good that you have some evidence. You might want to consider gathering information about how the app collects data, the consent process (if any), and any communication with the app developers. This could be helpful for legal proceedings.
Is there a specific aspect about the app's operation you'd like more information on?
No was just curious about what the law says on operating it
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Using an app to spy on individuals without their consent is a serious legal issue in England. If you have evidence, it could be beneficial to seek legal advice to assess your situation further. If you need any more general information or have other questions, feel free to ask!