Agree to be recorded vs Agree to being recorded

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Agree to be recorded' is more commonly used and is suitable for formal situations, while 'agree to being recorded' is also correct but less common. The choice between them depends on the formality of the context.

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Agree to be recorded

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal contexts.

This phrase is used when someone consents to the act of being recorded. It is a straightforward and commonly accepted way to express this idea.

Examples:

Before the interview, the participants agreed to be recorded for research purposes.
By entering the premises, you agree to be recorded on security cameras.
Please sign this form to agree to be recorded during the meeting.

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I agree that my data recorded as part of this contact process may be processed and used by Sogefi.
Spectators present at the events agree to and authorize the future use of any photographic, audio or film material which may be recorded at the Festival.
If the Member State responsible does not agree that data recorded in the VIS are inaccurate or have been recorded unlawfully, it shall explain in writing to the person concerned without delay why it is not prepared to correct or delete data relating to him.
The individual employee had to agree in advance, workers who refused to waive their rights must not be victimised and working hours of people who did waive their rights must be recorded.
The individual employee had to agree in advance, workers who refused to waive their rights must not be victimised and working hours of people who did waive their rights must be recorded.
You agree that none of this obligates Benchmark to record any communication from you, and you acknowledge that some communications will not be recorded or be available to be retrieved.
Please remember your side may be recorded.
The values shall be recorded for later correction.
The relevant fuel data shall be recorded.
The blood pressure shall be recorded at each examination.
Your comment will also be recorded.
The method of identification should be recorded.
The block randomisation procedure used should be recorded.
Invalid filename requested. Scheme cannot be recorded.
That decision and its justification shall be recorded.
All working hours charged must be recorded and certified.
Actual burst pressure shall be recorded.
The highest level shall be recorded.
Speed and power shall be recorded.
Mr Rübig, that is not something which should be recorded in the Minutes, but it will be recorded that you have spoken today on this issue.

Alternatives:

consent to being recorded
accept being recorded
permit being recorded
authorize being recorded
allow being recorded

Agree to being recorded

This phrase is also correct, but less common than 'agree to be recorded'. It is suitable for less formal contexts.

This phrase is used when someone agrees to the state or condition of being recorded. It is grammatically correct but may sound slightly less formal than 'agree to be recorded'.

Examples:

She agreed to being recorded during the phone call.
The participants all agreed to being recorded for the documentary.
I don't mind agreeing to being recorded for training purposes.

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I did not consent to being recorded.
You need to inform anyone who you may record that their Internet and PC Activity is subject to being recorded and archived.
You have the right to agree to being surrendered under a European Arrest Warrant.
However, offences against women are being recorded everywhere.
Atrocities were not even being recorded.
If we agree to being able to choose between tests and courses, we cannot, unfortunately, agree to being able, at the same time, to choose in which country the courses are to be taken.
You're being recorded, you're being recorded.
Our conversation is being recorded should you choose to appeal whatever decision is reached.
So our killer got in and out without being recorded.
The interview's being recorded and we'll be taking regular intervals.
Everything I see is being recorded.
Everything I see is being recorded.
There were cameras in the store, but nothing was being recorded.
No, I didn't even know I was being recorded.
Before we start I must tell you that this meeting is being recorded.
Drug dealers tend to not like being recorded.
The name of the transport undertaking against which the infringement is being recorded.
I have evidence, and this conversation is being recorded.
Point is, everything you said is being recorded and sent to my Homeland account.
Dr. Thompson is unaware he is being recorded during every phone call in this film.

Alternatives:

consent to being recorded
accept being recorded
permit being recorded
authorize being recorded
allow being recorded

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Agree to be recorded vs Agree to being recorded