California § 873 - A user may use an online tool to direct the custodian to disclose to a designated
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 873 — A user may use an online tool to direct the custodian to disclose to a designated, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 873. A user may use an online tool to direct the custodian to disclose to a designated
(a) A user may use an online tool to direct the custodian to disclose to a designated recipient or not disclose some or all of the userâs 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 subdivision (a) or if a custodian has not provided an online tool, a user may allow or prohibit in a will, trust, power of attorney, or other record the disclosure to a fiduciary of some or all of the userâs digital assets, including the contents of electronic communications sent or received by the user. (c) A userâs direction under subdivision (a) or (b) overrides a contrary provision in a terms-of-service agreement.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 873
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 873 cover?
Section 873 ("A user may use an online tool to direct the custodian to disclose to a designated") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 873?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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