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740.007 – Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Deceased User.

740.007 Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.—Unless a 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 catalog of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital assets of the user, except the content […]

740.008 – Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications of Principal.

740.008 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 to […]

740.009 – Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Principal.

740.009 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 the digital assets or with general authority to act on behalf of the principal a catalog of electronic communications sent or […]

740.04 – Disclosure of Digital Assets to Guardian of Ward.

740.04 Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward.— (1) After an opportunity for a hearing under chapter 744, the court may grant a guardian access to the digital assets of a ward. (2) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a guardian the catalog of electronic communications sent […]

740.05 – Fiduciary Duty and Authority.

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

740.06 – Custodian Compliance and Immunity.

740.06 Custodian compliance and immunity.— (1) Not later than 60 days after receipt of the information required under ss. 740.006-740.04, a custodian shall comply with a request under this chapter from a fiduciary or designated recipient to disclose digital assets or terminate an account. If the custodian fails to comply, the fiduciary or designated recipient may apply […]