# D.C. Code § 21-2509: Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2509

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 21-2509
- **Heading:** Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 21 / Chapter 25 / § 21-2509

## Text

(a) 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 Superior Court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal 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

- [D.C. Code § 21-2501 § 21-2501. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2501.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2502 § 21-2502. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2502.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2503 § 21-2503. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2503.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2504 § 21-2504. User direction for disclosure of digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2504.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2505 § 21-2505. Terms-of-service agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2505.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2506 § 21-2506. Procedure for disclosing digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2506.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2507 § 21-2507. Disclosure of contents of electronic communications of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2507.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2508 § 21-2508. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2508.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2509 § 21-2509. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2509.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2510 § 21-2510. Disclosure of other digital assets of principal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2510.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2511 § 21-2511. Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2511.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2512 § 21-2512. Disclosure of contents of electronic communications held in trust when trustee not original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2512.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2513 § 21-2513. Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee not original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2513.md)
- [D.C. Code § 21-2514 § 21-2514. Disclosure of digital assets to conservator of protected individual.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T21_C25_S21-2514.md)

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