HRS §556A-9
When an agent can see the principal's electronic messages
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If a power of attorney gives an agent authority over the principal's electronic communications, the company holding those messages must share them with the agent, unless the principal or a court says otherwise. The agent must provide certain documents and information to get access.
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The statute, as written — Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
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.
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