Government contractors are accountable in a civil court if they don’t report a breach or fail to meet required cybersecurity standards. The Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative aims to strengthen defenses and minimize the risk of intrusion on government networks due to poor cybersecurity practices from external partners. The initiative will use the False Claims Act (FCA), which makes liable anyone who knowingly submits false claims to the government. Whistleblowers benefit from protection and receive a significant part of any recovered funds. The program aims to increase the security of information systems in both the private and public sector.”]
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-to-sue-contractors-who-hide-breach-incidents/