To protect your organization from potential legal disputes when recording, the consent form should include the following:   ᐅ A clear description of the purpose of the recording. ᐅ A statement that the individual giving consent acknowledges that their voice and/or image may be recorded and/or transmitted and that they consent to this. ᐅ A statement that the individual giving consent agrees to the terms and conditions of the recording and will abide by them. ᐅ A statement that all recordings will be kept confidential and secure. ᐅ A statement that all recordings will be used solely for the purpose stated in the consent form and that the individual giving consent shall not be exposed to any risk of monetary or physical harm. ᐅ If applicable, a statement that all recordings will be erased now or within a specific time frame following the use of the recording unless otherwise authorized by the individual giving consent. ᐅ A statement that all recordings shall not be used for commercial purposes without prior written agreement from the individual giving consent and an acknowledgment that they have received a copy of this agreement. ᐅ A statement that if an individual does not agree with anything in this document, they cannot sign it. ᐅ A statement that the individual may withdraw their voluntary agreement at any time and that the withdrawal of their consent will be documented in all recordings made during the session. ᐅ A statement that all recordings are confidential unless otherwise agreed upon by the individual giving consent and an acknowledgment that they have received a copy of this agreement, with an indication that states such recordings are considered "Confidential." ᐅ The date and time when you were given your copy of this document ᐅ Declaration of understanding to abide by the terms of this document.