Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications to Principal

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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 a 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:
    1. A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or
    2. Evidence linking the account to the principal.


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