Coursera added a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link to the footer of their Terms of Use on April 19, 2026. Previously, the footer did not include this option, but it now provides users with a direct way to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data. This matters because it reflects a new consumer privacy right, particularly relevant for California residents under state privacy law.
The addition of a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link confirms that Coursera sells or shares personal data with third parties, giving users — especially California residents — a legally enforceable right to opt out. This is a meaningful privacy transparency step that affects how user data may be used for advertising or analytics.
Coursera has added a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link to its footer, giving users a direct way to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data with third parties. This is particularly significant for California residents, who have an explicit legal right to make this request under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). You can exercise this right by clicking the 'Do Not Sell/Share' link in the Coursera footer.
Coursera added a 'Do Not Sell/Share' footer link on April 19, 2026, signaling formal compliance with CCPA/CPRA opt-out requirements (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.120). This is a material privacy practice update. Organizations that deploy Coursera for employee training or as part of their vendor stack should note that Coursera is now explicitly acknowledging data sale or sharing activities, which may affect vendor risk assessments and DPA terms. Compliance teams should verify whether this change triggers updates to their own privacy notices or vendor records.
1. California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA) — Cal. Civ. Code §1798.120 (right to opt out of sale/sharing of personal information); Cal. Civ. Code §1798.135 (requirement to post 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link). The addition of this link indicates Coursera acknowledges it sells or shares personal data as defined under CPRA, including sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.
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ConductAtlas Policy Archive Entity: Coursera | Document: Coursera Terms of Use | Record: CA-C-000529 Captured: 2026-04-19 06:12:46 UTC URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-19-coursera-coursera-terms-of-use-529/ Accessed: April 22, 2026
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