Article published: 5 January 2026
No doubt at least some members will have received some shiny new tech gadgets in their Christmas stockings, but as you get to know the latest toys we start 2026 with a reminder to be aware of the possibility that meetings may be recorded without your knowledge.
In a recent case involving expert neuro-psychological tests relating to a whiplash injury (Celikdemir v PGR Timber Ltd) it transpired that the claimant, despite being asked to turn off her phone, had continued to record the examination using a smart watch on the advice of her solicitor.
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