Vermont § 3554 - User direction for disclosure of digital assets
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3554 — User direction for disclosure of digital assets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3554. User direction for disclosure of digital assets
- (a) A user may use an online tool to direct the custodian to disclose to a designated
recipient or not to disclose 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 subsection (a) of this
section or if the custodian has not provided an online tool, the user may allow 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 subsection (a) or (b) of this section overrides a contrary
provision in a terms-of-service agreement that does not require the user to act affirmatively
and distinctly from the user’s assent to the terms of service. (Added 2017, No. 13, § 1.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3554
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3554 cover?
Section 3554 ("User direction for disclosure of digital assets") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 3554?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 3554" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 3554 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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