West Virginia Code § 44-5B-9

Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
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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:
(a) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;
(b) An original or copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over
the content of electronic communications of the principal;
(c) A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in
effect; and a
(d) If requested by the custodian:
(1) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned
by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or
(2) Evidence linking the account to the principal.

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