Miss. Code § 91-23-17

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 91-23-17 - 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:

(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.

Miss. Code § 91-23-17

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