# 20 Pa.C.S. § 3909: Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3909

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 Pa.C.S. § 3909
- **Heading:** Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 39 / Section 3909

## Text

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 of an electronic communication if the agent gives the custodian:

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

(2) an original or a copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal;

(3) a certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect; and

(4) if requested by the custodian:

(i) any number, username, address or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or

(ii) evidence linking the account to the principal. Cross References. Section 3909 is referred to in section 3916 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3901 Short title of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3901.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3902 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3902.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3903 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3903.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3904 User direction for disclosure of digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3904.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3905 Terms-of-service agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3905.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3906 Procedure for disclosing digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3906.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3907 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3907.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3908 Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3908.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3909 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3909.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3910 Disclosure of other digital assets of principal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3910.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3911 Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3911.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3912 Disclosure of contents of electronic communications held in trust when trustee not original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3912.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3913 Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee not original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3913.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 3914 Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of the estate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C39_S3914.md)

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