GDPR Compliance with SafeNet Authentication Service

New EU regulations and shifting global policies are driving global organizations to take a closer look at where and how they store and manage their critical data. For the EU, this is about more than just compliance – it’s a strategic push to build tech ecosystems that prioritize self-reliance, security, and long-term independence. 

In fact, 92% of European data is housed on platforms controlled by U.S. entities, with companies like Google and Microsoft controlling over twothirds of the European market. This imbalance raises concerns around jurisdiction, lawful access, and the ability to uphold GDPR principles such as data minimization, storage limitation, and integrity. 

To address these risks, Europe’s focus is shifting toward digital sovereignty — ensuring full control over critical systems, sensitive data, and the enforcement of regional privacy obligations. The objective is clear: to maintain compliance, mitigate cross-border exposure, and safeguard personal data in line with EU expectations.

With Thales, you maintain full control over where and how identity data is processed — whether on-premises, within a private cloud, or across hybrid environments. Whether managing employee access or enabling secure collaboration with external parties like suppliers or contractors, Thales ensures identity data and access policies remain under your control, supporting sovereignty at every point