§ 33-27.1-9 — § 33-27.1-9. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.

Rhode Island § 33-27.1-9

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 33: Probate practice and procedure
• Ch. 33-27.1: Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act

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§ 33-27.1-9. 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 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;

(4) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; and

(5) Evidence linking the account to the principal.

Legislative History

P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.