The document introduces the new Cloud Protection & Licensing (CPL) organization within Thales, which was formed through the acquisition of Gemalto and combines their digital identity and data security expertise. The CPL focuses on protecting the entire digital service cycle from sign up to use to leave through technologies like encryption, authentication, identity verification and cryptographic account deletion. It serves many of the world's largest governments and brands while addressing growing data privacy and security challenges as digital interactions and data volumes increase exponentially.