#false-claims-act

#false-claims-act

Investigations into alleged violations of cybersecurity requirements under the federal civil False Claims Act (FCA) and its state analogues are increasingly an area of focus for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), state attorneys general and whistleblowers (known as qui tam plaintiffs or relators under the FCA). We expect a continued uptick in enforcement activity, leading to elevated risk and additional potential financial exposure for companies subject to government cybersecurity requirements.

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