What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'EMAIL', 'recipient': 'privacy@coursera.org', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'EXPORT_DATA', 'instructions': 'Email privacy@coursera.org to request a copy of the data Coursera has shared with your sponsoring employer or institution. Include your account email and the name of the sponsoring organization.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices involving employee data sharing by consumer platforms under FTC Act Section 5.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}, {'agency': 'State_AG', 'reason': 'State attorneys general have jurisdiction over employee privacy violations under state consumer protection and privacy statutes, including CPRA in California.', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Enterprise and Campus Employer Data Disclosure clause as high severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Enterprise and Campus Employer Data Disclosure — Coursera

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What it is

If your employer or school pays for your Coursera access, they can see your course completions, how long you spend learning, and your assessment results.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If your employer sponsors your Coursera account, they receive data about which courses you complete, your assessment scores, and how much time you spend on the platform — creating potential workplace surveillance implications.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Export Your Data

Email privacy@coursera.org to request a copy of the data Coursera has shared with your sponsoring employer or institution. Include your account email and the name of the sponsoring organization.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Employees and students using employer- or institution-sponsored Coursera accounts should be aware that their learning activity and performance data is visible to their employer or institution.

View original clause language

If your employer, educational institution, or government entity has sponsored your access to our platform (e.g., through Coursera for Business or Coursera for Campus), we may share information about your learning activity, course enrollment, and progress with your sponsoring organization. This information may include course completions, time spent learning, and assessment results.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision engages GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)/(f) for EU employees, the EU ePrivacy Directive for behavioral tracking, CCPA §1798.100 for California employees (post-CPRA, employee data is covered), and potentially the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) 18 U.S.C. § 2511 if monitoring extends to communications. EU Works Council consultation obligations may be triggered for employee monitoring. Enforcement: EU DPAs, California Privacy Protection Agency, state AGs. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices involving employee data sharing by consumer platforms under FTC Act Section 5.
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State AG

State attorneys general have jurisdiction over employee privacy violations under state consumer protection and privacy statutes, including CPRA in California.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Coursera Privacy Notice

Entity

Coursera

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 18, 2026

Last verified

April 18, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-002855

Document ID

CA-D-00158

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.coursera.org/about/privacy

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Coursera | Document: Coursera Privacy Notice | Record: CA-P-002855
Captured: 2026-04-18 10:17:08 UTC | SHA-256: 062caff3444fcccc…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/coursera/coursera-privacy-notice/enterprise-and-campus-employer-data-disclosure/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

Enterprise and Campus Employer Data Disclosure