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West Virginia Code Chapter 31A. Banks and Banking § 31A-2B-5. Written authorization for disclosure

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Notwithstanding § 31A-2B-4 of this code, a financial institution may disclose a customer’s protected financial information to a government entity if the customer provides the financial institution with written authorization for said disclosure. The written authorization described by this section must contain the following:

(1) A statement that the customer consents to the disclosure of the protected financial information, along with the definition provided in § 31A-2B-3(14) of this code, for a specific period;

(2) A statement that the customer has the right to refuse to consent to disclosure;

(3) A statement that the customer understands his or her right to revoke said consent at any time before the protected financial information is disclosed;

(4) A description of the financial records authorized to be disclosed;

(5) The purpose for which disclosure of the protected financial information is authorized;

(6) The recipient or recipients of the disclosure; and

(7) The customer’s signature.

(b) The written authorization described in this section may not be required as a condition of doing business or transacting with any financial institution.

(c) The written authorization required by this section must be executed distinctly and separately from other agreements or instruments entered into between the customer and financial institution.

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