Survivor Safety Tool

Am I Safe to Record?

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Recording Consent Law

Select your state to see whether you may legally record a conversation or phone call without the other person's knowledge.

Consent required:
Statute:

Interstate note:

This is not legal advice. Laws change. Consult a local attorney before recording.

Interstate Recording Risk

If you and the other person are in different states, the stricter consent law governs. Select both states to see which rule applies.

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Coercive Control Pattern Checklist

Check any behaviors you have experienced. This list is for your awareness only — it is never submitted or saved anywhere.

Patterns checked: 0

Even a single checked item may indicate coercive control. You do not need to experience physical violence for this to be abuse.

Device Safety Audit

Check any items that are true for you. Nothing is submitted or stored. If any apply, assume your device may be monitored.

Risks identified: 0
  • There are apps on my device I don't recognize or didn't install
  • My battery drains unusually fast or the device runs warm when idle
  • Apps have location access I don't remember granting
  • Another person's Apple ID, Google account, or Microsoft account is linked to my device
  • Find My iPhone or Find My Device is shared with someone I did not choose
  • My iCloud, Google, or email account recovery phone number or address is not mine
  • I share a phone plan and the account holder may access my call or message history
  • My browser is signed into a shared or someone else's account (Chrome Sync, iCloud Safari)
Surveillance risk identified

Two or more items suggest active tracking or account compromise. The Coalition Against Stalkerware provides free device audit guidance — check their safety checklist before continuing to use this device.

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Support Resources

National and specialized resources. All calls to the National DV Hotline are confidential.

Not legal advice · Not mental health advice · For educational and informational purposes only