US Patent 10992716 Identity management protocol router

Systems and methods for an identity management router to allow application clients/servers to communicate via an identity management protocol to facilitate communication of identity management artifacts with a simplified topology. Specifically, embodiments of an IM router may adhere to various data protection requirements, including, but not limited to, local data protection regulations, when routing identity management information. The identity management router is location aware and applies data compliance policies for areas of data compliance to selectively route or not route identity management data based on location.