From Invisible to Accountable: Rethinking Indirect Data Collection Under IPP3A

As of 1 May 2026, Information Privacy Principle 3A (IPP3A) introduced new transparency obligations for organisations that collect personal information indirectly through third parties, vendors, public sources, referrals, and partner networks.

As indirect data flows become increasingly common across modern organisations, many businesses face growing pressure to improve visibility over how personal information is sourced, managed, shared, and governed. IPP3A shifts privacy compliance beyond direct collection, requiring organisations to take reasonable steps to notify individuals when their information has been collected indirectly.

Developed by LexisNexis^® Regulatory Compliance, this practical whitepaper explores what IPP3A means in practice and outlines actionable steps organisations can take to strengthen privacy governance, notification processes, and compliance readiness.

What You'll Learn:

• How IPP3A changes indirect data collection obligations
• What “reasonable steps” means in practice
• When notification requirements and exceptions apply
• How to improve accountability across third-party data flows
• Practical steps to strengthen governance and compliance workflows
• How IPP3A aligns with evolving global privacy expectations

Why Download This Whitepaper?

This whitepaper was expertly researched and developed by:
Priya Narasimalu, CIPP(E), B.Com, LL.B (Hons), Specialisation in Data Privacy Law; Content Development Editor | LexisNexis Regulatory Compliance Global

It provides practical guidance for privacy, legal, compliance, risk, procurement, HR and operational teams seeking to better understand the impact of IPP3A on their organisation.

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