DeepSeek Security: Block or Limit DeepSeek at Work
Know where data sent to DeepSeek is stored. See employee use, block unapproved use and keep the evidence.
- DeepSeek
- ChatGPT
- Microsoft Copilot
- Google Gemini
- Claude
- Allow & log
- Redact
- Block
- Deny app
Risks of DeepSeek use
Data location
under DeepSeek's privacy policy, user data is stored on servers in the People's Republic of China. Cross-border transfer rules under GDPR and KVKK apply.
No business agreement
most companies have no data processing agreement with DeepSeek. Data sent has no legal safeguard.
Official restrictions
in 2025, public bodies in several countries restricted DeepSeek use.
Recommended AI Control policy
Scope: Windows, macOS and Linux devices with the Moftgate agent. Personal phones without the agent are out of scope.
- 01
All apps × DeepSeek: Block. The event is recorded.
- 02
If an exception is needed, give Allow & log only to a named test group.
- 03
Watch the Shadow AI screen weekly; add similar new providers to the catalog.
Allow & log
The prompt is sent and recorded.
Redact
Matched data is masked and the masked prompt is sent.
Block
The prompt is not sent and the event is recorded.
Deny app
The app cannot talk to this provider at all.
Questions about DeepSeek
Details are based on policies published by DeepSeek and public reports. Plans and settings can change; check current terms with the vendor.
See your DeepSeek use in one week
AI Control logs prompts and masks or blocks sensitive data. Data stays on your own servers.