S3E5: 'The State of State Mobile Drivers' Licenses' with Steve Tout

In this week's episode, I am joined by Steve Tout, Practice Lead at Integrated Solutions Group (ISG) and Host of The Nonconformist Innovation Podcast to discuss the intersection of privacy and identity. Steve has more than 18 years of experience in global identity and access management and is currently pursuing an MBA from Santa Clara University. Throughout our conversation, Steve shares his journey as a "reformed technologist" and advocate for nonconformist innovation and tipping point leadership.

Steve's approach to idenity involves breaking it down into four components: philosophy, politics, economics, and technology, highlighting their interconnectedness. We also discuss his work with Washington State and their efforts to modernize identity access management. We address concerns around AI, biometrics, and mobile driver's licenses. Plus, Steve offers his perspective on tipping point leadership and the challenges organizations face in achieving privacy change at scale.

Topics Covered:

Steve's accidental entry into identity and access management
Steve's perspective as a nonconformist innovator
The intersection of privacy and identity
The equity issue with data stored by data brokers
What is tipping point leadership?
The four common hurdles to tipping point leadership
Steve’s work on the modernization of identity access management in Washington State
How Steve has approached the challenges related to privacy, ethics, and equity
The difference between mobile driver's licenses (MDLs) and verified credentials
Steve’s advice for privacy technologists who want to be at the forefront of privacy and security innovation in their organizations

Resources Mentioned:

Steve's Interview with Tom Kemp
Tipping Point Leadership books:

Guest Info:

Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
The Nonconformist Innovation Podcast

S3E5: 'The State of State Mobile Drivers' Licenses' with Steve Tout

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