The UC Electronic Communications Policy, Section IV, Privacy and Confidentiality, governs access to electronic communications records.  In most circumstances, it is better to obtain the consent from the record holder before accessing records.  However, consent is not required in every circumstance (See UCSF Implementation of the ECP - Access without Consent).

To obtain access with consent, please use the UCSF Consent From for Access to Electronic Communication Records or contact the Office of Legal Affairs.