CA-C-001332
Coursera — Coursera Privacy Notice
Entity
Date detected
April 19, 2026
Effective date
April 19, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Positive
Affected users
all users california residents us users
Taxonomy
Transparency removal
Changes
1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

Coursera's privacy notice footer was updated on April 19, 2026 to add a link labeled 'Do Not Sell/Share' in the footer navigation. This link appears to relate to consumer privacy rights, likely enabling users to opt out of certain data sales or sharing practices. The change makes this opt-out mechanism more visible and accessible to users visiting the site.

LOW

Consumer Impact

Coursera's privacy notice now includes a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link in the footer, making it easier for users to discover and exercise opt-out rights regarding data sales or information sharing. This aligns with consumer privacy law requirements in jurisdictions like California. Users who wish to opt out of data sales or sharing can now access this option directly from the footer.

Governance Analysis

The 'Do Not Sell/Share' link makes it easier for users, particularly California residents and others in states with similar privacy laws, to exercise their right to opt out of data sales. State privacy regulations require this opt-out mechanism to be conspicuous and accessible; the footer placement improves compliance and user awareness.

Available Actions

Click the 'Do Not Sell/Share' link in Coursera's footer to review and exercise your opt-out rights if you reside in a state with data sales restrictions.

If No Action Is Taken

Users do not lose existing rights by inaction; the link is optional. However, without using the opt-out, users may not signal their preference to limit data sales or sharing under applicable state laws.

Key Clauses Affected

Do Not Sell/Share opt-out link

Footer now includes a direct link enabling users to opt out of data sales or sharing, improving accessibility to consumer privacy rights under state law.

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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
74f42cd02a8d10c4da620b9de1f5eac5c22a5f285d4ebabda0c79b85ab7c2a98
April 18, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Current Version
78568696f73d2ee395e10abd93f0fdfe20e26f39f6538b763db084aa70ad39d2
April 19, 2026 06:12 UTC
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Change Detected
April 19, 2026 06:12 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://www.coursera.org/about/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Coursera
Document: Coursera Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-C-001332
Captured: 2026-04-19 06:12:46 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-19-coursera-coursera-privacy-notice-1332/
Accessed: June 28, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Coursera added a footer link labeled 'Do Not Sell/Share' to its privacy notice. This change appears responsive to state-level privacy laws, particularly California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar frameworks that require conspicuous opt-out mechanisms. The change itself does not alter underlying data practices; it improves accessibility to an existing right. Organizations that are customers or partners of Coursera may need to confirm whether this link satisfies their own privacy disclosure obligations regarding third-party services.

Regulatory Exposure

CCPA, CPRA, similar state privacy laws (Virginia CDPA, Colorado CPA, Connecticut CTDPA, Utah UCPA)

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Document Context

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Document
Coursera Privacy Notice
Entity
Coursera
Captured
April 19, 2026
Source URL
https://www.coursera.org/about/privacy
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