Change record
CA-C-001914
Coursera Privacy Notice
Entity
Date detected
April 18, 2026
Effective date
April 18, 2026
Severity
Direction
Negative
Taxonomy
Transparency removal
Changes
−2 sentences removed · 3 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Medium Negative for users
Affected users
All users Ollie app users

Coursera removed two sentences from its Privacy Notice that previously stated the policy did not apply to its Ollie mobile application and directed users to a separate Ollie Privacy Notice. The updated notice now omits any mention of Ollie's exclusion. Additionally, Coursera removed the word 'affiliates' from the list of entities covered by the privacy notice, narrowing the stated scope to include only Coursera, Inc., its subsidiaries, and international branches. The practical effect is that the Privacy Notice's coverage is now described more narrowly with respect to corporate structure, and users of the Ollie App no longer have explicit notice that a separate privacy notice applies to that application.

1 protection removed

Consumers: Users are no longer explicitly told in the main Privacy Notice whether that notice applies to the Ollie app or where to find Ollie's privacy terms.

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What this means for you

The updated Privacy Notice removes explicit language stating that the policy does not apply to Coursera's Ollie mobile application and no longer directs users to a separate Ollie Privacy Notice for that app. Previously, users of Ollie had clear notice to consult a dedicated privacy policy; that direction is now absent from the main Privacy Notice. The updated notice also narrows the scope of covered entities by removing 'affiliates' from the definition of Coursera, stating the policy now applies to Coursera, Inc., its subsidiaries, and international branches only. Users of the Ollie App should independently verify what privacy terms currently govern that application, as the main Coursera Privacy Notice no longer explicitly addresses Ollie coverage.

What you can do

If you use the Ollie mobile app, independently verify the current privacy terms that apply to that application, as the main Coursera Privacy Notice no longer explicitly addresses Ollie coverage.

Review the updated Privacy Notice to confirm which Coursera entities and services are covered, noting that 'affiliates' has been removed from the scope definition.

Key Clauses Affected

Ollie App Scope Exclusion

Removed explicit statement that Privacy Notice does not apply to Ollie App and removed direction to separate Ollie Privacy Notice.

Covered Entities Definition

Removed 'affiliates' from the list of Coursera entities covered by the Privacy Notice.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
cba648ed328ddae513b859ebb550f75f0ee06a3865160cd78b8d2b0e17c1a461
May 6, 2026 15:25 UTC
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April 18, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Change Detected
April 18, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Source Document
https://www.coursera.org/about/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Coursera
Document: Coursera Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-C-001914
Captured: 2026-04-18 07:51:20 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-18-coursera-coursera-privacy-notice-1914/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Coursera removed language from its Privacy Notice that explicitly excluded the Ollie mobile application from scope and directed users to a separate Ollie Privacy Notice. The company also narrowed the definition of covered entities by …

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Document
Coursera Privacy Notice
Entity
Coursera
Captured
April 18, 2026
Source URL
https://www.coursera.org/about/privacy
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