(a) A user may use an online tool to direct the custodian to disclose or not to disclose to a designated recipient some or all of the user's digital assets, including the content of electronic communications. If the online tool allows the user to modify or delete a direction at all times, a direction regarding disclosure using an online tool overrides a contrary direction by the user in a will, trust, power of attorney, or other record. (b) If a user has not used an online tool to give direction under §44B-5B-3(a) of this code or if the custodian has not provided an online tool, the user may allowu or prohibit in a will, trust, power of attorney, or other record, disclosure to a fiduciary of some or all of the user's digital assets, including the content of electronic communications sent or received by the user. (c) A user's direction under §44-5B-4(a) or §44-5B-4(b) of this code overrides a contrary provision in a terms-of-service agreement that doesl not require the user to act affirmatively and distinctly from the user's assent to the tersms of service.
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