# Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-109: Disclosure of content of electronic communications to principal

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-109
- **Heading:** Disclosure of content of electronic communications to principal
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-109

## 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 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: (A) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or (B) Evidence linking the account to the principal. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 570,s 10, eff. 7/1/2016.
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:
(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: (A) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or (B) Evidence linking the account to the principal.
(A) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or
(B) Evidence linking the account to the principal.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 570,s 10, eff. 7/1/2016.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-103 Applicability of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-104 User direction for disclosure of digital assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-105 Rights of custodian or user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-106 Disclosure of digital assets - Powers of custodian - Administrative fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-106.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-108 Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-108.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-110 Disclosure of other digital assets of principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-111 Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-112 Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is not original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-113 Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-8-114 Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C8_S35-8-114.md)

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