[§556A-8] Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user. Unless the 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 catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, of the user, if the personal representative gives the custodian: (1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form; (2) A certified copy of the death certificate of the user; (3) A certified copy of the letter of appointment of the personal representative or a small estate affidavit or 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 administration of the estate; or (D) A finding by the court that: (i) The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information specified in subparagraph (A); or (ii) Disclosure of the user's digital assets is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate. [L 2016, c 162, pt of §1]
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