Section 91-23-17 - 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:(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: (i) A 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.Added by Laws, 2017, ch. 419, HB 849, 9, eff. 7/1/2017.