§ 3909 — Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

Pennsylvania § 3909

• Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
• Title 20: DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES
• Ch. 39: UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS

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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 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.

Legislative History

Cross References.Section 3909 is referred to in section 3916 of this title.