# KRS § 395A.070: 395A.070 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 395A.070
- **Heading:** 395A.070 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 395A / Section 395A.070

## Text

395A.070 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user.

If a deceased user consented or a court directs disclosure of the contents 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 representative gives the custodian:

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

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

(3) A certified copy of the order of appointment of the personal representative, an order

dispensing with administration pursuant to KRS 395.455, or other court order

giving access to the personal representative;

(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 the

information specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection;

2. Disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user

would not violate 18 U.S.C. secs. 2701 et seq., as amended, 47 U.S.C.

sec. 222, as amended, 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 administration of the estate.

## Nearby sections

- [KRS § 395A.010 395A.010 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.010.md)
- [KRS § 395A.020 395A.020 Definitions for chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.020.md)
- [KRS § 395A.030 395A.030 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.030.md)
- [KRS § 395A.040 395A.040 User direction for disclosure of digital assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.040.md)
- [KRS § 395A.050 395A.050 Terms-of-service agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.050.md)
- [KRS § 395A.060 395A.060 Procedure for disclosing digital assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.060.md)
- [KRS § 395A.070 395A.070 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.070.md)
- [KRS § 395A.080 395A.080 Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.080.md)
- [KRS § 395A.090 395A.090 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.090.md)
- [KRS § 395A.100 395A.100 Disclosure of other digital assets of principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.100.md)
- [KRS § 395A.110 395A.110 Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.110.md)
- [KRS § 395A.120 395A.120 Disclosure of contents of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.120.md)
- [KRS § 395A.130 395A.130 Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.130.md)
- [KRS § 395A.140 395A.140 Disclosure of digital assets to conservator of protected person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXIV_C395A_S395A.140.md)

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