Polk County adopts written computer and information security policy

Jun 24, 2026

The commissioners adopted an updated computer and information security policy that codifies existing practices, clarifies responsibilities including incident reporting and password standards, and formalizes the IT director's role as the county's chief information security officer.

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The court considered and adopted an update to the personnel management manual replacing a section with a new computer and information security policy. The chair explained the policy formalizes protections for Polk County's information systems, networks and data and clarifies incident reporting, password standards, annual cybersecurity and AI awareness training, and roles and responsibilities.

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