This Act is about collecting information on important life events. You need to tell the government about births, deaths, marriages, and name changes. This helps the government get information about the population and health. The government uses this information to keep official records. You can use these records to prove your age, identity, and citizenship. The Act also controls who can see this information and how it is shared. It regulates certificates like birth and death certificates. You can find more information about this in section 1A. The Act helps keep your personal information safe. It says how certificates are given out and what they mean. You can trust that your information is being used correctly. The government must follow the rules in this Act when collecting and sharing your information.