# Ala. Code § 19-1A-4: Section 19-1A-4 User Direction for Disclosure of Digital Assets

> Alabama · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 19-1A-4
- **Heading:** Section 19-1A-4 User Direction for Disclosure of Digital Assets
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1A / Section 19-1A-4

## Text

(a) A user may use an online tool to direct the custodian to disclose to the designated recipient or not to disclose some or all of the user’s digital assets, including the content of electronic communications. If the online tool allows the user to modify or delete a direction at all times, a direction regarding disclosure using an online tool overrides a contrary direction by the user in a will, trust, power of attorney, or other record.

(b) If a user has not used an online tool to give direction under subsection (a) or if the custodian has not provided an online tool, the user may allow or prohibit in a will, trust, power of attorney, or other record, disclosure to a fiduciary of some or all of the user’s digital assets, including the content of electronic communications sent or received by the user.

(c) A user’s direction under subsection (a) or (b) overrides a contrary provision in a terms-of-service agreement.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-1 Section 19-1A-1 Short Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-2 Section 19-1A-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-3 Section 19-1A-3 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-4 Section 19-1A-4 User Direction for Disclosure of Digital Assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-5 Section 19-1A-5 Terms-of-Service Agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-6 Section 19-1A-6 Procedure for Disclosing Digital Assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-7 Section 19-1A-7 Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications of Deceased User](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-8 Section 19-1A-8 Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Deceased User](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-9 Section 19-1A-9 Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications of Principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-10 Section 19-1A-10 Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-11 Section 19-1A-11 Disclosure of Digital Assets Held in Trust When Trustee Is Original User](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-12 Section 19-1A-12 Disclosure of Contents of Electronic Communications Held in Trust When Trustee Not Original User](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-13 Section 19-1A-13 Disclosure of Other Digital Assets Held in Trust When Trustee Not Original User](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-13.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-14 Section 19-1A-14 Disclosure of Digital Assets to Conservator of Protected Person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-14.md)

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