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 the content of the electronic communication to the agent 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 account; or (B) evidence linking the account to the principal. (Added 2017, No. 13, § 1.) § 3559. 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 the content of the electronic communication to the agent 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 account; or (B) evidence linking the account to the principal. (Added 2017, No. 13, § 1.)
Vermont Legal Code
§ 3559
Vermont Title 14 — Vermont law
Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/14/125/03559· Version 2026