# Fla. Stat. § 740.006: 740.006 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.006

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 740.006
- **Heading:** 740.006 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 740 / Section 740.006

## Text

If a deceased user consented to or a court directs the disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user, the custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of the user the content of an electronic communication sent or received by the user if the personal representative gives to the custodian:

(1) A written request for disclosure which is in physical or electronic form;

(2) A certified copy of the death certificate of the user;

(3) A certified copy of the letters of administration, the order authorizing a curator or administrator ad litem, the order of summary administration issued pursuant to chapter 735, or other court order;

(4) Unless the user provided direction using an online tool, a copy of the user’s will, trust, power of attorney, or other record evidencing the user’s consent to disclosure of the content of electronic communications; and

(5) If requested by the custodian: (a) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the user’s account; (b) Evidence linking the account to the user; or (c) A finding by the court that: 1. The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by information specified in paragraph (a); 2. Disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user would not violate 18 U.S.C. ss. 2701 et seq., 47 U.S.C. s. 222, or other applicable law; 3. Unless the user provided direction using an online tool, the user consented to disclosure of the content of electronic communications; or 4. Disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user is reasonably necessary for the administration of the estate.

History: s. 7, ch. 2016-46.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 740.001 740.001 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.001.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.01 740.01 Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is the original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.02 740.02 Disclosure of content of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not the original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.02.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.002 740.002 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.002.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.03 740.03 Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not the original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.003 740.003 User direction for disclosure of digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.003.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.004 740.004 Terms-of-service agreement preserved.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.004.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.04 740.04 Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.04.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.005 740.005 Procedure for disclosing digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.005.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.05 740.05 Fiduciary duty and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.05.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.006 740.006 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.006.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.06 740.06 Custodian compliance and immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.06.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.007 740.007 Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.007.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.07 740.07 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.07.md)

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