Your personal data is stored and processed in the United States, even if you are in a country with stronger privacy laws such as those in the EU or UK.
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EU, UK, and other non-U.S. users should be aware that their data is transferred to a jurisdiction with a different legal framework, and the adequacy of transfer mechanisms is a material compliance consideration.
Interpretive note: The specific transfer mechanism (SCCs, DPF, or other) is not identified in the document, creating uncertainty about the legal basis for EU/UK to U.S. transfers.
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 →Non-U.S. users' personal data is transferred to and processed in the United States, which may involve reduced statutory protections compared to their home jurisdiction, depending on the transfer mechanism Coursera employs.
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"Coursera is a U.S.-based company and your personal data will be processed in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, the data protection laws of the United States may differ from those in your country.Excerpt from Coursera's Privacy Notice
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Chapter V (international data transfers), the UK GDPR equivalent transfer rules, and any applicable adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses (SCCs) required to legitimize transfers from the EU/EEA and …
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EU, UK, and other non-U.S. users should be aware that their data is transferred to a jurisdiction with a different legal framework, and the adequacy of transfer mechanisms is a material compliance consideration.
Non-U.S. users' personal data is transferred to and processed in the United States, which may involve reduced statutory protections compared to their home jurisdiction, depending on the transfer mechanism Coursera employs.
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