Queensland Government’s policy on use of DeepSeek AI
In early February 2025, the Queensland Government released its ‘DeepSeek products, applications and web services policy’ which states the government’s position on using DeepSeek on government systems and devices.
This policy is aligned to the Federal Government Direction 001-2025 on the use of DeepSeek products, applications and web services.
The policy states the Queensland Government prohibits the access, use or installation of DeepSeek products, applications and web services on any government provided information and communication technology (ICT) services, facilities and devices.
This includes but is not limited to smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops.
The policy also states that Queensland Government employees should only use tools authorised by their agencies.
Generative-AI tools should be adopted and deployed in a safe, secure and efficient manner, considering security, ethical, social, and legislative risks.
