§ 2137.08. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

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Ohio Revised Code › Title 21 › Chapter 2137 › § 2137.08

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April 6, 2017 House Bill 432 - 131st General Assembly 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 all of the following: (A) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form; (B) A copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal; (C) A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect; (D) If requested by the custodian, either of the following: (1) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; (2) Evidence linking the account to the principal.

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