South Carolina Statutes
§ 62-2-1045 — Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.
South Carolina § 62-2-1045
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 62SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE
Ch.ARTICLE 2 - INTESTATE SUCCESSION AND WILLS
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 62-2-1045 (2026).
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 accoun
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 260 (S.908), SECTION 2, eff June 3, 2016.
Nearby Sections
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§ 62-1-100
Effective date.§ 62-1-101
Short title.§ 62-1-102
Purposes; rules of construction.§ 62-1-104
Severability.§ 62-1-105
Construction against implied repeal.§ 62-1-106
Effect of fraud and evasion.§ 62-1-107
Evidence as to death or status.§ 62-1-108
Acts by holder of general power.§ 62-1-111
Authority to award costs and expenses.§ 62-1-112
Inherent power of court.§ 62-1-201
General definitions.§ 62-1-301
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South Carolina § 62-2-1045, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/62-2-1045.