- The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered the removal of DeepSeek products from federal civilian agency IT systems.
- The order extends prior restrictions in defense and security agencies over concerns about data exposure to China.
- Affiliates and third-party services using DeepSeek implementations are also covered, with new purchases prohibited.
The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered the removal of DeepSeek products from federal civilian agency IT systems, a directive formally filed on Monday. This action expands upon earlier restrictions within US defense and security agencies.
Consequently, the mandate covers DeepSeek affiliates and third-party products developed using its implementations. It also prohibits affected agencies from making new purchases of these technologies.
Meanwhile, the DHS has warned that employee and contractor use of the platform poses a significant Cybersecurity risk. The agency cautioned that it could expose sensitive information regarding US citizens and federal programs to China.
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