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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 21-2509: Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 21. Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]
  2. Chapter 25. Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.

(a)

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 Superior Court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal 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.

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