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The clause establishes a data sharing mechanism between Coursera and Content Provider institutions as a operational requirement of course enrollment. It expands the set of entities with authorized access to user personal data beyond Coursera itself, subject to the institution's separate privacy policy.
The updated terms now explicitly disclose that Coursera processes communications through voice-enabled features that transcribe audio into text, and clarify that personal data may be shared with third parties including affiliates and business partners. The policy expands descriptions of AI-driven personalization and chatbot applications that use your learning and interaction data. The terms establish that data may be transferred to entities that become Coursera affiliates or subsidiaries during business transitions. You should review the updated guidance that cautions against including unnecessary or sensitive personal data in the platform's free-text and voice-enabled communication features.
View change record →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.
View change record →Upon course enrollment, users' personal data becomes subject to both Coursera's privacy practices and the Content Provider institution's privacy policy and research use authorizations. The provision does not require affirmative consent beyond continued enrollment in the course or program.
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We may share your personal information with: Service providers who perform services on our behalf. Financial partners, such as banks, payment processors, and financial institutions. Professional advisors, such as lawyers, auditors, and insurers. Business partners with whom we jointly offer products ...
We may share your personal information with our affiliates, meaning entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with Consensys. We also share information with service providers who assist in operating our services, subject to confidentiality obligations.
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"When you enroll in a course or program, we share personal data with the institution that offers the course or program to enable the institution to award academic credentials, verify your identity, and for other purposes described in the institution's privacy policy. Content Providers may also use your personal data for their own research and educational purposes, including improving their courses and programs.— Excerpt from Coursera's Coursera Privacy Notice
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The clause establishes a data sharing mechanism between Coursera and Content Provider institutions as a operational requirement of course enrollment. It expands the set of entities with authorized access to user personal data beyond Coursera itself, subject to the institution's separate privacy policy.
Upon course enrollment, users' personal data becomes subject to both Coursera's privacy practices and the Content Provider institution's privacy policy and research use authorizations. The provision does not require affirmative consent beyond continued enrollment in the course or program.
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