DOJ to enforce False Claims Act in regulating contractor data breaches
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2021-10-07T18:12:00
The Department of Justice will use the False Claims Act to pursue cases of cybersecurity-related fraud by government contractors and grant recipients—including claims against entities that fail to report breaches and hacks in a timely manner.
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