Commission approves updated Barry County IT security policy
Aug 12, 2026
Barry County commissioners voted to adopt a stricter information-technology security policy, including a 14-character minimum password standard. The measure passed on a roll call after a brief discussion and will be implemented countywide.
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The Barry County Board voted to adopt an updated information-technology security policy, approving a new countywide standard that sets a 14-character minimum for passwords and standardizes other security requirements across departments. The Chair moved the action and the roll call showed the motion carried; Commissioner Jackson was recorded absent.
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