CA-C-001994
Coursera — Coursera Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
May 11, 2026
Effective date
May 11, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Positive
Affected users
all users California residents users in states with privacy laws
Taxonomy
Transparency removal
Changes
1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

Coursera added a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link to its website footer on May 11, 2026. Previously, the footer contained links to Terms, Privacy, Help, and other resources, but did not include a 'Do Not Sell/Share' option. This addition provides users with a visible link to manage data sale and sharing preferences, consistent with state privacy law requirements under frameworks like the California Consumer Privacy Act.

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Consumer Impact

The updated footer now includes a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link, providing users with direct access to manage whether their personal information is sold or shared with third parties. This link establishes a visible, easily accessible mechanism for exercising data privacy rights under state consumer privacy laws. You can click the 'Do Not Sell/Share' link in the footer to review and modify your data sharing preferences.

Governance Analysis

The addition of a 'Do Not Sell/Share' footer link establishes a visible, accessible mechanism for users to exercise data privacy rights under state consumer privacy statutes. This change reflects Coursera's procedural compliance with disclosure and opt-out requirements mandated by laws such as the CCPA and CPRA.

Available Actions

Click the 'Do Not Sell/Share' link in the Coursera footer to access your data sharing preferences

Review the opt-out options available and select your preferred privacy settings

If No Action Is Taken

Without opting out, your personal information may be sold or shared with third parties as permitted by Coursera's privacy policy

The 'Do Not Sell/Share' link provides a mechanism to limit data sharing; not using it means no affirmative opt-out has been made

Key Clauses Affected

Do Not Sell/Share footer link

Provides users with direct access to opt out of data sales and sharing, consistent with state privacy law requirements

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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
7138f9521c22a9b87aecca37b177329d6bafe89e8edc8caed75e20386d6edb46
May 11, 2026 15:01 UTC
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Current Version
60cae19e6046d0219d8c8ca80b2dbb89955548799e34ce4ad2efef0f5f3c8a56
May 11, 2026 17:46 UTC
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Change Detected
May 11, 2026 17:46 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://www.coursera.org/about/terms
Citation Record
Entity: Coursera
Document: Coursera Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-001994
Captured: 2026-05-11 17:46:50 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-11-coursera-coursera-terms-of-use-1994/
Accessed: June 30, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Coursera added a 'Do Not Sell/Share' footer link on May 11, 2026, which appears designed to comply with state consumer privacy statutes that require conspicuous opt-out mechanisms for data sales and sharing. This is a procedural disclosure change rather than a substantive modification to data handling practices. Organizations using Coursera as a vendor should confirm whether this link provides meaningful opt-out functionality and whether Coursera's privacy notice and data-sharing practices align with applicable state privacy law requirements. No immediate escalation appears necessary unless the organization has specific CCPA, CPRA, or similar compliance obligations that require vendor assessment.

Regulatory Exposure

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), and similar state consumer privacy laws that require conspicuous opt-out mechanisms for data sales and sharing

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Document
Coursera Terms of Use
Entity
Coursera
Captured
May 11, 2026
Source URL
https://www.coursera.org/about/terms
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