Code of Virginia § 64.2-124. Disclosure of other digital assets of principal.

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Unless otherwise ordered by the court, directed by the principal, or provided by a power of attorney, a custodian shall disclose to an agent with specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of a principal a catalog of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, of the principal 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 that gives the agent specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of the principal;

3. A certification by the agent 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.

2017, cc. 33 , 80 .