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
How to Opt Out of LiveRamp
Step-by-step guide to opting out of LiveRamp, the enterprise data broker that connects your offline and online data for advertisers.
What to Do If You Receive a Data Breach Notification
Received a data breach notification? Follow these essential steps to protect your identity, freeze your credit, and minimize damage from exposed data.
How to Protect Your Privacy From Your ISP
Learn what data your internet service provider collects about you and practical steps to protect your browsing privacy from ISP surveillance.
PrivacyOn vs Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection
Comparing PrivacyOn and Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection on data removal, monitoring, pricing, and overall value for protecting your privacy.
How to Protect Your Privacy From Employee Monitoring Software
Learn how to protect your personal privacy from bossware and employee monitoring software, including keystroke loggers, screen capture, and GPS tracking.
Best Data Removal Services for Real Estate Professionals in 2026
We compared the best data removal services for real estate agents, brokers, and property professionals in 2026. See which service offers the best protection.
How to Protect Your Privacy From Skip Tracers
Skip tracers use data brokers, public records, and social media to find people. Learn how to protect your privacy from skip tracing and limit your exposure.
How to Protect Yourself From Business Identity Theft
Business identity theft can cost thousands and take months to resolve. Learn how criminals steal business identities and how to protect your company in 2026.
Privacy Risks of Buy Now, Pay Later Services
BNPL apps like Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm collect extensive personal data. Learn the privacy risks of Buy Now, Pay Later services and how to protect yourself.
Privacy Risks of Digital License Plates
Digital license plates from Reviver and others create serious privacy risks, from GPS tracking and data breaches to persistent location surveillance.
Privacy Laws in Alaska
A guide to Alaska's privacy laws, including its constitutional right to privacy, breach notification rules, and pending consumer data privacy legislation.
Best Data Removal Services for Healthcare Professionals 2026
Ranked: the best data removal services for doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers in 2026. Compare PrivacyOn, DeleteMe, Incogni, Kanary, and Optery.