What would constitute a violation of attorney-client privilege concerning notarial records?

Allowing inspections of the notary journal without consent violates attorney-client privilege because the notary journal contains sensitive information about the transactions and interactions that clients have with their attorney. Attorney-client privilege is a legal concept that protects communications between a client and their attorney from being disclosed without the client's consent. By allowing inspections of the notary journal, confidential information, which could include the details of a client's legal matters and dealings, may be exposed to unauthorized individuals. This diminishes the trust clients place in their attorney and compromises the confidentiality that the privilege is designed to protect.

In contrast, notifying clients about notary practices keeps clients informed and does not compromise confidentiality. Providing copies of notary records to third parties requires careful consideration of privacy and usually requires consent or a valid legal reason but doesn't inherently violate privilege unless consent is not obtained. Keeping records in a shared location carries the risk of unauthorized access but is not a direct violation of attorney-client privilege unless it results in the disclosure of protected information without consent.