Sarah Lyons
Chief Operating Officer, Privacy Analytics
Sarah Lyons is the Chief Operating Officer of Privacy Analytics, a Canadian-based global company specializing in data de-identification enabling health analytics while protecting patient privacy.
Sarah has over 15 years of experience in professional services, software development and operations management. She has extensive experience leading large business transformations and advising clients across industries on enterprise risk management, privacy and governance.
Before joining Privacy Analytics, Sarah was a Partner and National Privacy Leader at MNP LLP. Sarah joined MNP through its merger with A Hundred Answers Inc., a Canadian professional services firm where she was COO and delivered advisory, digital and technology solutions and services. Sarah has led the development and implementation of innovative risk assessment methodologies for the federal government, large financial institutions, and Fortune 500 companies. She previously led the establishment of new consulting markets and methodologies for Ernst & Young’s growing Government and Public Sector practice, where she also managed large-scale projects with over 35 direct reports. She has provided privacy advisory services in Canada and globally across jurisdictions, including in the health sector and for privacy regulators.
Sarah has a Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering, holds professional certifications in audit, risk management and control and is a Privacy by Design Ambassador.
Sarah Lyons is the Chief Operating Officer of Privacy Analytics, a Canadian-based global company specializing in data de-identification enabling health analytics while protecting patient privacy.
Sarah has over 15 years of experience in professional services, software development and operations management. She has extensive experience leading large business transformations and advising clients across industries on enterprise risk management, privacy and governance.
Before joining Privacy Analytics, Sarah was a Partner and National Privacy Leader at MNP LLP. Sarah joined MNP through its merger with A Hundred Answers Inc., a Canadian professional services firm where she was COO and delivered advisory, digital and technology solutions and services. Sarah has led the development and implementation of innovative risk assessment methodologies for the federal government, large financial institutions, and Fortune 500 companies. She previously led the establishment of new consulting markets and methodologies for Ernst & Young’s growing Government and Public Sector practice, where she also managed large-scale projects with over 35 direct reports. She has provided privacy advisory services in Canada and globally across jurisdictions, including in the health sector and for privacy regulators.
Sarah has a Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering, holds professional certifications in audit, risk management and control and is a Privacy by Design Ambassador.
