Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 64.2. Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries |
SUBTITLE I. General Provisions |
CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions |
ARTICLE 3.1. Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act |
SECTION 64.2-123. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal |
To the extent that 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 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. |