diff --git a/library/psa_crypto_se.c b/library/psa_crypto_se.c
index 81f0a1a..11604c2 100644
--- a/library/psa_crypto_se.c
+++ b/library/psa_crypto_se.c
@@ -289,6 +289,9 @@
                 driver->lifetime );
             if( status != PSA_SUCCESS )
                 return( status );
+            status = psa_save_se_persistent_data( driver );
+            if( status != PSA_SUCCESS )
+                return( status );
         }
     }
     return( PSA_SUCCESS );