Sarah Chen
Head of Privacy Research
About Sarah
Sarah Chen leads privacy research at PrivacyOn, where she publishes step-by-step opt-out guides and tracks the ever-shifting landscape of the people-search industry. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and has spent more than a decade helping individuals and families regain control of their personal information. Before joining PrivacyOn, Sarah worked in consumer privacy operations, where she personally handled thousands of data-removal requests and built the removal playbooks still used across the industry today. She holds a B.S. in Computer Science and is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Her work focuses on translating dense privacy law and broker policies into clear, actionable steps that anyone can follow.
Recent articles by Sarah
Best Encrypted Messaging Apps of 2026
The best encrypted messaging apps of 2026, ranked. Signal, WhatsApp, iMessage, Session, and Threema compared for end-to-end encryption, metadata, and safety.
How to Protect Yourself From SIM Swap Attacks
A 2026 guide to preventing SIM swap attacks. Learn how SIM swapping works, how to lock your carrier account, and what to do if you're targeted.
How to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi
Learn how to safely use public Wi-Fi at coffee shops, hotels, and airports. VPN tips, network hygiene, and how to protect your data on untrusted networks.
How to Turn Off Location Tracking on Your Phone
A complete guide to turning off location tracking on iPhone and Android, limiting location data collection, and protecting your precise whereabouts.
Best Privacy-Focused Browsers of 2026
The best privacy-focused browsers of 2026, ranked. Brave, Firefox, Mullvad, Tor, and DuckDuckGo compared for tracker blocking, fingerprinting, and speed.
How to Opt Out of Data Brokers in California (2026 DROP Guide)
A 2026 guide to California's Delete Act, the DROP platform, and how California residents can remove their data from data brokers with a single request.
How to Protect Your Privacy While Traveling
A complete 2026 guide to protecting your privacy while traveling. Airport tech, hotel Wi-Fi, border crossings, and how to keep your data safe on the road.
Privacy Laws in New York: What You Need to Know
A 2026 guide to the New York SHIELD Act, the proposed New York Privacy Act, and how to protect your personal data as a New York resident.
Privacy Laws in Florida: What You Need to Know
A 2026 guide to the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR), opt-out rights for Florida residents, and how to protect your personal information online.
Privacy Laws in Texas: What You Need to Know
A complete 2026 guide to the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), your consumer rights, and how to opt out of data collection in Texas.
How to Check If Your Information Is on the Dark Web
Worried your data has leaked? Here's how to check the dark web for your email, passwords, and personal information—plus what to do if you find something.
How to Opt Out of Data Brokers in Texas
Texas residents can use the TDPSA to remove their personal data from brokers. Here's a complete step-by-step guide to reclaiming your privacy in the Lone Star State.