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.
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.
The removal of explicit language stating the Privacy Notice does not apply to Ollie App eliminates transparency about scope boundaries. Users previously had clear notice that Ollie was governed by separate privacy terms; that notice is now absent, creating ambiguity about whether Ollie's data handling is covered by the updated notice or remains subject to undisclosed separate terms. Additionally, removing 'affiliates' from the definition of covered entities narrows the perceived scope of the Privacy Notice, which may affect how users and regulators understand what parts of Coursera's business operations are subject to the stated privacy protections.
→ 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.
→ If you use Ollie App and do not independently verify its privacy terms, you may assume your data is governed by the main Coursera Privacy Notice when it may be subject to separate or different terms.
→ The updated Privacy Notice's coverage is narrower with respect to Coursera entities, and you may not have visibility into privacy practices of any Coursera affiliates.
Removed explicit statement that Privacy Notice does not apply to Ollie App and removed direction to separate Ollie Privacy Notice.
Removed 'affiliates' from the list of Coursera entities covered by the Privacy Notice.
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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.
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 removing 'affiliates.' From a governance perspective, this creates ambiguity about Ollie's privacy terms: users previously directed to a separate notice now lack that explicit direction in the main policy. Organizations using Coursera's platform services should clarify whether Ollie remains subject to separate terms or is now implicitly covered by the updated Privacy Notice. The removal of 'affiliates' from scope may also narrow perceived coverage if Coursera operates material business units as separate entities. Verification of Ollie's current privacy status is recommended to avoid gaps in privacy notice coverage.
GDPR (if EU residents use Ollie or Coursera services), CCPA (if California residents are affected), COPPA (if minors under 13 use either service). The removal of explicit scope language regarding Ollie may create gaps in legally required privacy notice transparency, particularly under state privacy laws that require clear descriptions of what services and applications a privacy notice covers.
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