---
title: "Check permission before putting Family Court or protected material into a tool"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/family-law/check-permission-before-using-subpoenaed-or-sensitive-records/new-zealand"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A16-P20260916-2-NZ"
practice_area: "Family Law"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["NZ"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Check permission before putting Family Court or protected material into a tool

> Flag medical, address, child and subpoenaed records in the folder.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/family-law/check-permission-before-using-subpoenaed-or-sensitive-records/new-zealand  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Family Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/family-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Flag medical, address, child and subpoenaed records in the folder. |
| What the lawyer must review | Keep private, confidential, suppressed and privileged material out of public chatbots Remove protected addresses and children's details before any tool use Follow Chapter 8 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules |
| Written for | New Zealand |
| Applies to | [Check permission before using subpoenaed or sensitive records](https://ailawframework.com/practice/family-law/check-permission-before-using-subpoenaed-or-sensitive-records.md) |

## Checking plan

- What the AI does: Flag medical, address, child and subpoenaed records in the folder.
- Basis: Checked against the linked sources on 23 September 2026. Confirm the current instrument before reliance.

## Notes

- If suppressed material has already been entered, contact the registry.

## Sources

- [Courts of New Zealand: GenAI guidelines — Lawyers (7 December 2023)](https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/6-Going-to-Court/practice-directions/practice-guidelines/all-benches/20231207-GenAI-Guidelines-Lawyers.pdf) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [Ministry of Justice: Family Court legislation and rules](https://www.justice.govt.nz/family/family-court/about-the-family-court/family-court-legislation-and-rules/) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/secondary-legislation/pco-drafted/2008/214/en/latest/) (checked 2026-09-23)

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*