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Iowa Code § 638.9

Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

Known as the Iowa Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act

The act spans §§ 638–638 (18 sections).

2017 Acts, ch 79, §12

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 all of the following:

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. The certification form provided in section 633B.302 shall satisfy the requirement of this subsection.

4. If requested by the custodian, any of the following:

a. A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal’s account.

b. Evidence linking the account to the principal.

Official source: Iowa Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Iowa statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.