US Orders Removal of DeepSeek From Federal Civilian Agency IT Systems
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products from their information technology systems, citing concerns that their use could expose sensitive government and personal information to China. The restrictions also prohibit affected agencies from making new purchases involving the AI products and extend to DeepSeek affiliates and third-party services developed using DeepSeek implementations.
The order was filed on Monday and took effect immediately when it was published on Tuesday. DHS warned that government employees and contractors using DeepSeek could potentially expose information about US citizens and federal programs.
DHS Cites Data Exposure and Security Risks
The department's concerns center on the possibility that DeepSeek use within government systems could put sensitive information at risk. Such exposure could include details relating to American citizens and federal government programs, according to the warning outlined in the order.
DHS also cited security vulnerabilities identified in DeepSeek's iOS application as part of the rationale for the restrictions. The order covers not only DeepSeek's own products but also its affiliates and third-party products and services developed using DeepSeek implementations.
By extending the restrictions to related products and services, the directive reaches beyond direct purchases of DeepSeek software. Federal civilian agencies covered by the order are prohibited from making new purchases involving the affected products and services.
US Expands Restrictions on DeepSeek
The latest action adds to existing US restrictions on DeepSeek. Previous measures included bans within the Commerce Department and restrictions affecting parts of the US defense, security and intelligence community.
The measures come amid broader competition between Washington and Beijing over leadership in artificial intelligence. Concerns about data security and the potential exposure of sensitive information have become central to government decisions about the use of AI products developed by companies linked to China.
Australia Previously Restricted DeepSeek
The United States is not the only government to have imposed restrictions on DeepSeek. Australia banned the company's products from government systems and devices in February 2025.
The latest DHS directive applies to federal civilian agency IT systems and takes immediate effect under the published order. The supplied information does not specify additional implementation deadlines or identify individual agencies beyond the broader category covered by the directive.
source; cointelegraph
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