Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-36-08
in effect47-36-08. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
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:
1. A written request for disclosure in 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:
a. A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier
assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or
b. Evidence linking the account to the principal.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t47c36.pdf#nameddest=47-36-08Fetched: 10/16/2026