The Department of Labor (DOL) has made its expectations unmistakable and in 2026, enforcement has followed. Here is what every health plan sponsor needs to understand about risk, responsibility, and what must happen when there is a breach.

 


CYBERSECRUITY ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: 
JANUARY 2026
The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) named cybersecurity its number one enforcement priority for fiscal year 2026 listing it first among all national enforcement projects. Investigators are actively examining plan systems, data governance, and service provider oversight across all ERISA-covered plans.