According to CoinMeta, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered the removal of DeepSeek products from the IT systems of federal civilian agencies due to concerns that they may expose federal information to China. The order was issued on October 20, 2026, and applies to DeepSeek and its related products, prohibiting affected agencies from making new purchases. DHS warns that the use of DeepSeek by government employees and contractors could lead to the leakage of sensitive information, compromising the security of American citizens and federal projects. The order takes effect immediately and expands upon previous restrictions on DeepSeek, including bans in the Department of Commerce and some defense, security, and intelligence agencies.