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§ 64.2-124 Disclosure of other digital assets of principal

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, directed by the principal, or provided by a power of attorney, a custodian shall disclose to an agent with specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of a principal a catalog of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, of 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 that gives the agent specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf 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.

History

This law was first created in 2017. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 33 and 80 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.

2017, cc. 33, 80.

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