# N.D. Cent. Code § 47-36-06: 47-36-06. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 47-36-06
- **Heading:** 47-36-06. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 47 / Chapter 47-36 / Section 47-36-06

## Text

47-36-06. 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 letter of appointment of the representative or a small estate

affidavit or 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 the

information specified in subdivision a;

(2) Disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user would not

violate applicable state or federal 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.

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