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.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 44. Administration of Estates and Trusts
Article 5B. West Virginia Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
§44-5B-4. User Direction for Disclosure of Digital Assets
§44-5B-5. Terms of Service Agreement
§44-5B-6. Procedure for Disclosing Digital Assets
§44-5B-7. Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications of Deceased User
§44-5B-8. Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Deceased User
§44-5B-9. Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications of Principal
§44-5B-10. Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Principal
§44-5B-11. Disclosure of Digital Assets Held in Trust When Trustee Is Original User
§44-5B-13. Disclosure of Other Digital Assets Held in Trust When Trustee Not Original User
§44-5B-14. Disclosure of Digital Assets to Conservator of Protected Person
§44-5B-15. Fiduciary Duty and Authority
§44-5B-16. Custodian Compliance and Immunity
§44-5B-17. Uniformity of Application and Construction
§44-5B-18. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act