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Uniform Power of Attorney Act: Federal principles governing authorization and agency relationships that serve as a framework for state-specific power of attorney laws

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): Federal privacy law that must be considered if the authorization involves access to medical records or protected health information

GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act): Federal privacy law that must be considered if the authorization involves access to financial records or banking documents

State Notarization Requirements: State-specific rules regarding whether the authorization letter needs to be notarized and the proper notarization procedure

State Power of Attorney Laws: State-specific regulations governing the format, requirements, and limitations of authorization documents

State Privacy Laws: State-specific privacy regulations which may impose additional requirements beyond federal standards

Real ID Act: Federal law establishing standards for identity verification, particularly relevant if government-issued documents are involved

Document-Specific Requirements: Special regulations and institutional policies governing access to specific types of documents (medical, educational, legal, etc.)

Format Requirements: Essential components that must be included in the authorization letter: scope of authority, time period, covered documents, and identity verification requirements