R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-27.1-9

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 33-27.1-9 - 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 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.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-27.1-9

Added by 2019 Pub. Laws, ch. 262,§ 2, eff. 7/15/2019.

Added by 2019 Pub. Laws, ch. 200,§ 2, eff. 7/15/2019.