Wiretap Laws and the Perioperative Physician – the Current State of Affairs

•Wiretapping laws may govern all audio recordings.•Clinical situations where wiretap laws are applicable can happen unexpectedly.•The majority of states require one party for recording consent.•The majority of potential punishments for violations involve fines and/or incarceration.•We suggest that anesthesiologists be well-versed with their state's wiretap laws.