Audio monitoring is permitted if:
- The data subject has given its consent;
- It is necessary to make a record;
- It is required protect important legitimate interests pursued by the controller, provided that appropriate and specific measures are in place to safeguard the rights and interests of the data subject;
- in other cases, expressly provided for by the legislation of Georgia.
If you conduct audio monitoring, you must define in writing: the purpose and amount of audio monitoring, the duration of the audio monitoring, the procedure and conditions for accessing, storing and destroying the audio recording, and the mechanism for the protection of the rights of the data subject.
The data subject must be informed in advance or at the start of the audio monitoring and must be made aware of their right to refuse (if applicable).
As with video monitoring, in relevant cases, a warning sign must be placed. The sign should include: an appropriate inscription, a clearly visible image of video monitoring in progress, and the name and contact details of the controller.