§ 19-1A-9 — Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications of Principal

Alabama § 19-1A-9

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 19: Fiduciaries and Trusts
• Ch. 1A: Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act

Text

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.

Legislative History

(Act 2017-316, §1.)