Expect More False Claims Act Cybersecurity Cases

In a commentary for National Defense, Covington & Burling attorneys Susan Cassidy, Peter Hutt II, and Michael Wagner say the government contracting community should expect the increased scrutiny afforded cybersecurity compliance to also give rise to more False Claims Act liability. “In recent years, the government and qui tam plaintiffs have begun using the FCA to pursue alleged noncompliance with cybersecurity regulations, and some of these efforts have gained traction,” they write, noting that Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Granston has specifically identified cybersecurity-related fraud as an area likely to see enhanced False Claims Act activity.

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• National Defense: Expect More False Claims Act Cybersecurity Cases