By adopting a modern Identity strategy, organisations can support many critical initiatives—from boosting workforce productivity to streamlining end-user experiences. Organisations that collect and store personal information are subject to a broad range of data protection and privacy laws that vary based on where in the world they conduct their business. Organisations differ in their data protection requirements, but many can apply Identity solutions in diverse ways to help them manage compliance. However, when regulatory compliance is the end goal, organisations don’t always realise the value that Identity can provide to simplify the process. Fortunately, Okta Identity experts are helping to change this, one case at a time–through education, collaboration, and insight. For this article, we asked several of Okta’s Identity architects to unpack data protection regulations and explain the role that Identity and Access Management (IAM) plays in securing sensitive data for their customers. Praveen Atluri is a principal solution.