While this bill has been in the public eye for a number of months due to the amendments surrounding self-identification on birth certificates, the bill also makes changes to how New Zealand operates the Births, Deaths, and Marriages register. Put simply, the bill makes changes to the register to allow greater electronic access to information, while also mitigating the misuse of information through robust criteria and evidence of identity that can be verified online. This will ensure the right balance is struck between individual privacy and access to personal information for New Zealanders.