# Ohio Rev. Code § 2137.08: Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T21_C2137_S2137.08

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 2137.08
- **Heading:** Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2137 / § 2137.08

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Ohio Rev. Code § 2137.01 § 2137.01. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T21_C2137_S2137.01.md)
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- [Ohio Rev. Code § 2137.04 § 2137.04. Terms-of-service agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T21_C2137_S2137.04.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 2137.05 § 2137.05. Procedure of disclosing digital assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T21_C2137_S2137.05.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 2137.06 § 2137.06. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T21_C2137_S2137.06.md)
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- [Ohio Rev. Code § 2137.09 § 2137.09. Disclosure of other digital Assets of principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T21_C2137_S2137.09.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 2137.10 § 2137.10. Disclosure of Digital assets held in trust when Trustee is original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T21_C2137_S2137.10.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 2137.11 § 2137.11. Disclosure of contents of electronic Communications held in trust when trustee not original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T21_C2137_S2137.11.md)
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