Abstract: A device receives clear text data for long-term tokenization and an indication to discontinue long-term tokenization of the clear text data. The device implements a tokenization continuity mode based on receiving the indication to discontinue long-term tokenization of the clear text data. Implementing the tokenization continuity mode can include obtaining an identifier for use during the tokenization continuity mode, generating a temporary token associated with the clear text data, and storing the temporary token and the clear text data. The temporary token includes the identifier. The device receives an indication to terminate the tokenization continuity mode, generates a long-term token associated with the clear text data based on receiving the indication to terminate the tokenization continuity mode, and replaces the temporary token with the long-term token.