New Zealand Law Society - Guidance on new Information Privacy Principle 3A for lawyers

Guidance on new Information Privacy Principle 3A for lawyers

Guidance on new Information Privacy Principle 3A for lawyers

The Law Society Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has issued a practice briefing on the application of Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 3A, a new IPP introduced into the Privacy Act 2020 which took effect from 1 May 2026.

It discusses the interaction between IPP3A, legal professional privilege, and the lawyer’s duty of confidentiality and provides practical guidance for lawyers on when IPP3A might apply to lawyers’ practices.

Practice briefing on the application of IPP3A

If you'd like to find out how the new IPP3A could affect your practice, join a practical one-hour webinar to:

  • Gain a clear understanding of the new IPP3A requirements
  • Learn when notification obligations are triggered
  • Understand how and when to comply with the new principle
  • Explore the exceptions that may apply in practice
  • Consider the implications for legal practice and client work

Register here