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§ 28-75-108. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user

Unless the user prohibited disclosure of digital assets or the court directs otherwise, a custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of a deceased user a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, of the user, if the representative […]

§ 28-75-109. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

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 […]

§ 28-75-110. 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 catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and digital assets, other […]

§ 28-75-114. Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of estate

(a) After an opportunity for a hearing under state guardianship law, the court may grant a guardian of the estate access to the digital assets of a ward. (b) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a guardian of the estate the catalogue of electronic communications […]

§ 28-75-115. Fiduciary duty and authority

(a) The legal duties imposed on a fiduciary charged with managing tangible property apply to the management of digital assets, including: (1) the duty of care; (2) the duty of loyalty; and (3) the duty of confidentiality. (b) A fiduciary’s authority with respect to a digital asset of a user: (1) except as otherwise provided […]