§ 3909. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.
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§ 3909. 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 of an electronic communication 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:
(i)any number, username, address or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or
(ii)evidence linking the account to the principal.
20c3909v
Cross References. Section 3909 is referred to in section 3916 of this title.
20c3910s