# Ala. Code § 19-1A-9: Section 19-1A-9 Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications of Principal

> Alabama · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-9

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 19-1A-9
- **Heading:** Section 19-1A-9 Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications of Principal
- **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-9

## Text

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:

(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; 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.

## 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)
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