Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.

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55-19-9. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.

To the extent a power of attorney expressly grants an agent authority over the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and unless directed otherwise by the principal or the court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content if the agent gives the custodian:

(1)A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;

(2)An original or copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal;

(3)A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect; and

(4)If requested by the custodian:

(a)A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or

(b)Evidence linking the account to the principal.

Source: SL 2017, ch 209, §9.


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