West Virginia Statutes
§ 44-5B-9 — Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
West Virginia·Ch. 44 ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES AND TRUSTS·Art. 5B WEST VIRGINIA UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT
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:
(a)A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;
(b)An original or copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal;
(c)A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect; and
(d)If requested by the custodian:
(1)A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal’s a
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Legislative History
2018 Reg. Sess., SB102; 2017 Reg. Sess., SB693; 2016 Reg. Sess., SB637
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