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. History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
Rhode Island Legal Code