Question Time Brief: QB25-000007 - Cyber Security - Foreign-Owned Technology, Dated 4 February 2025 ​

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On 4 February 2025, the Department of Home Affairs' Secretary issued a mandatory Direction under the Protective Security Policy Framework prohibiting all Australian Government access, use, or installation of DeepSeek products, applications, and services. Based on advice from national security and intelligence agencies, the Department determined DeepSeek poses an unacceptable risk to Australia's technology systems due to data retention practices and foreign control and influence vulnerabilities. The Direction requires all non-corporate Commonwealth entities to identify and remove existing DeepSeek instances from government systems and devices, prevent future access or installation, and report completion status. The government encouraged businesses and the community to review their own security arrangements for AI engagement. This action aligns with the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.