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
Understanding the EU AI Act and Your Privacy Rights
The EU AI Act takes full effect in August 2026. Learn how the world's first comprehensive AI law protects your privacy and what rights you have under it.
What to Do If Your Health Insurance Account Is Hacked
Step-by-step guide for responding to a health insurance account hack. Protect yourself from medical identity theft, fraudulent claims, and financial damage.
Privacy Risks of Smart Kitchen Appliances
Smart fridges, ovens, and air fryers collect more data than you think. Learn what your kitchen appliances know about you and how to protect your privacy.
Best Data Removal Services for Remote Workers in 2026
Remote workers face unique privacy risks. Compare the best data removal services for protecting your personal information while working from home in 2026.
Privacy Risks of Augmented Reality Apps
Augmented reality apps collect location, biometric, and environmental data at unprecedented scale. Learn the privacy risks and how to protect yourself.
How to Opt Out of MyHeritage
Step-by-step guide to remove your personal data from MyHeritage, delete your account, and protect your genealogical information from public exposure.
PrivacyOn vs Identity Guard: Which Service Protects You Better?
PrivacyOn vs Identity Guard: compare pricing, data removal, dark web monitoring, and AI-powered features to find the best identity protection service in 2026.
How to Protect Yourself From Formjacking Attacks
Formjacking attacks steal your credit card data from legitimate shopping sites. Learn how these invisible skimming attacks work and how to protect yourself.
Privacy Guide for Homeschooling Families
A comprehensive privacy guide for homeschooling parents. Learn how to protect your children's data from edtech platforms, data brokers, and online trackers.
PrivacyOn vs IdentityForce: Which Identity Protection Service Is Better?
Compare PrivacyOn and IdentityForce side by side. See how pricing, data removal, dark web monitoring, and family plans stack up to find the best value.
Best Privacy Tools for Small Businesses in 2026
Discover the best privacy tools for small businesses in 2026, from data removal and VPNs to password managers and encrypted email solutions.
How to Opt Out of Data Brokers in Hawaii
Hawaii requires data brokers to register and disclose opt-out options. Learn how to remove your data from brokers and protect your privacy in the Aloha State.