Recording the audio of conversations with IND
Ground rules for audio recordings
- You will inform the IND in advance that you want to record the audio of a conversation.
- The IND will allow you to make an audio recording, unless there are compelling reasons not to do so. In that case, we will offer an alternative.
- You will provide your own equipment for making audio recordings.
- You will submit a copy of the recording if we ask for it. The copy must be on a usb stick.
- You do not edit audio recordings.
- You will not publish audio recordings. Nor will you give them to other organisations or persons.
Requesting permission for audio recordings
Read how you can ask if you can record the audio of the following conversations.
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Asylum interview
open minusContact the scheduling office of the application centre where the interview will take place. Contact details are stated in the invitation letter you have received.
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Hearing in appeal cases
open minusInform the chair that you want to record the conversation before the hearing starts.
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IND desk
open minusYou inform the desk assistant that you want to record the conversation before the conversation starts.
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Telephone or video conference
open minusYou inform the assistant that you want to record the conversation before the conversation starts.
The IND has the right to make an audio recording of the conversation at the same time.
If you are not allowed to record a conversation
Do you not get permission to make an audio recording? Then you can ask the staff member for an explanation. If you do not agree with the explanation, you can file a complaint to the IND.
Video recordings are not allowed
It is never allowed to make video recordings of conversations with an IND employee.