Sec. 14. Disclosure of contents of electronic communications and digital assets to guardian of person with a disability.

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(a)After an opportunity for a hearing under Article XIa of the Probate Act of 1975, the court may direct the disclosure of the digital assets of a person with a disability to his or her guardian.

(b)Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a guardian the catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by a person with a disability and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the person with a disability has a right or interest if the guardian gives the custodian:

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

(2)a certified copy of the court order that gives the guardian authority over the

digital assets of the person with a disability; and

(3)if requested by the custodian:

(A)a number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier

assigned by the custodian to identify the account of the person with a disability; or

(B)evidence linking the account to the person with a disability.

(c)A guardian with general authority to manage the assets of a person with a disability may request a custodian of the digital assets of the person with a disability to suspend or terminate an account of the person with a disability for good cause. A request made under this Section must be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order giving the guardian authority over the protected person's property.