§ 53-13-15. Custodian’s Disclosure Under Power of Attorney

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; and
4. 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.

History. Code 1981, § 53-13-15 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 1089, § 1/SB 301.