This Bill amends the Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013. That Act failed to provide sufficient oversight or checks and balances on the new powers granted to Ministers. This Bill establishes a Technical Advisory Board to which matters must be referred in instances where the Minister will be required to exercise his or her discretion or prescribe an additional area of specified security interest. This will provide expertise to assist the Minister and, in doing so, assure New Zealanders that relevant information is being considered.