Unless a user prohibited disclosure of digital assets or the court directs otherwise, a custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of a deceased user a catalog of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital assets of the user, except the content of electronic communications, if the personal representative gives to the custodian: (1) A written request for disclosure which is in physical or electronic form; (2) A certified copy of the death certificate of the user; (3) A certified copy of the letters of administration, the order authorizing a curator or administrator ad litem, the order of summary administration issued pursuant to chapter 735, or other court order; 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 user’s account; (b) Evidence linking the account to the user; (c) An affidavit stating that disclosure of the user’s digital assets is reasonably necessary for the administration of the estate; or (d) An order of the court finding that: 1. The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by information specified in paragraph (a); or 2. Disclosure of the user’s digital assets is reasonably necessary for the administration of the estate.
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