diff --git a/frappe/model/document.py b/frappe/model/document.py
index af6310895e..7dfb880926 100644
--- a/frappe/model/document.py
+++ b/frappe/model/document.py
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ class Document(BaseDocument):
 		for attach_item in get_attachments(self.doctype, self.amended_from):
 
 			#save attachments to new doc
-			save_url(attach_item.file_url, attach_item.file_name, self.doctype, self.name, "Home/Attachments")
+			save_url(attach_item.file_url, attach_item.file_name, self.doctype, self.name, "Home/Attachments", attach_item.is_private)
 
 	def update_children(self):
 		'''update child tables'''