W. Va. Code § 44-5B-9: Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.
Where this section sits in the code
- CHAPTER 44. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES AND TRUSTS.
- ARTICLE 5B. WEST VIRGINIA UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT.
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:
(1) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal’s account; or
(2) Evidence linking the account to the principal.
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