Mississippi Code 1972 (2023)
Title 91 - TRUSTS AND ESTATES (§§ 91-1-NEW — 91-31-25)
Chapter 23 - REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT (§§ 91-23-1 — 91-23-35)
Section 91-23-17 - Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

Universal Citation:
MS Code § 91-23-17 (2023)
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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:
    • (i) A number, username, address or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or
    • (ii) Evidence linking the account to the principal.

Added by Laws, 2017, ch. 419, HB 849, 9, eff. 7/1/2017.


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