                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DISCLOSURE OF CONTENT OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS OF PRINCIPAL (§ 64.2-123)

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&#8217;s account;
or
			b. Evidence linking the account to the principal.

HISTORY: 2017, cc. 33, 80.