US Orders Removal of DeepSeek From Federal Civilian Agency IT Systems
DeepSeek ordered out of civilian agency systems
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered the removal of DeepSeek products from federal civilian agency IT systems. The order was filed on Monday and took immediate effect when it was published on Tuesday.
The order also covers DeepSeek affiliates, along with third-party products and services built using DeepSeek technology. Agencies affected by the order are barred from making new purchases.
Key points from the order
- The ban applies to DeepSeek products in federal civilian agency IT systems.
- It also covers DeepSeek affiliates and third-party products built with DeepSeek implementations.
- Agencies covered by the order cannot make new DeepSeek purchases.
- DHS said use by government employees and contractors could expose sensitive information to China.
- The order points to security vulnerabilities found in DeepSeek's iOS application.
What the Department of Homeland Security says
DHS warned that DeepSeek use by government employees and contractors could expose sensitive information to China. That information, the department said, could reveal details about US citizens and federal programs.
The department also cited security vulnerabilities identified in DeepSeek's iOS application as a reason for the restrictions.
Where the new restrictions fit
The order expands earlier US limits on DeepSeek. Those earlier restrictions included bans inside the Commerce Department and portions of the US defense, security and intelligence community.
The moves come amid competition between Washington and Beijing for leadership in artificial intelligence.
Outside the US, Australia banned DeepSeek products from government systems and devices in February 2025.
What is confirmed
DHS filed the order on Monday and it took immediate effect on Tuesday. The ban covers DeepSeek products, affiliates and third-party products and services developed using DeepSeek implementations, and it blocks new purchases by affected agencies.
Why this matters
The order widens US restrictions on DeepSeek beyond defense, security, intelligence and Commerce Department settings. It means federal civilian agencies must remove the tools and stop buying them, based on DHS concerns about data exposure and app security.
Sources
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