To the extent that 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 a court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content if the agent provides the custodian: (1) A written request for disclosure in a physical or electronic form; (2) An original or 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) A 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.
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