Florida Statutes § 740.008
Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
Amended 2026 Florida StatutesSee what changed
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 the custodian:
- (1)A written request for disclosure which is 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:
- (a)A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal’s account; or
- (b)Evidence linking the account to the principal.
- (a)
History
History.—s. 9, ch. 2016-46.