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Data Sharing with Content Providers and Marketing Partners

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What it is

Coursera states it may share Personal Data including identity, contact, education, career, and usage data with Content Providers, university and industry partners, instructors, and commercial partners for marketing, research, and operational purposes, with consent as the stated legal basis for marketing-related sharing.

This analysis describes what Coursera's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that a broad range of Personal Data categories, including performance data and course-level analytics, may be shared with Content Providers, instructors, and commercial partners, with consent stated as the legal basis for marketing purposes but legitimate interests cited for other sharing categories.

Interpretive note: The adequacy of consent mechanisms for marketing-related data sharing with Content Providers depends on how consent is presented and obtained in practice, which is not fully detailed in the document text.

Recent Activity

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Medium May 11, 2026

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.

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Medium Apr 18, 2026

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.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that Personal Data including course performance, education and career information, and usage analytics may be shared with Content Providers, instructors, university and industry partners, and commercial partners. The agreement states that consent is the legal basis for sharing data with Content Providers for marketing of their products and services.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Log into your Coursera account, select 'Settings' from the dropdown in the top right, and scroll down to review and manage your marketing and data sharing consent preferences. Alternatively, contact privacy@coursera.org to request cessation of data sharing for direct marketing purposes.

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To share information with our Content Providers and other business partners so they can inform you about their products and services that may be of interest to you where they are legally entitled to do so. With your consent [...] Coursera may share Personal Data, including Analytics Data, with university and industry partners, and other commercial partners including for the Purposes set out in the table above. [...] We may share your Personal Data and your performance in a given Content Offering with the instructor or instructors who taught it, with teaching assistants or other individuals designated by the instructor or instructors to assist with the creation, modification, or operation of the Content Offering, and with the Content Provider(s) with which they are affiliated.

Excerpt from Coursera's Privacy Notice

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
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Coursera Privacy Notice
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Coursera
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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July 9, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Coursera's Data Sharing with Content Providers and Marketing Partners clause do?

This provision establishes that a broad range of Personal Data categories, including performance data and course-level analytics, may be shared with Content Providers, instructors, and commercial partners, with consent stated as the legal basis for marketing purposes but legitimate interests cited for other sharing categories.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that Personal Data including course performance, education and career information, and usage analytics may be shared with Content Providers, instructors, university and industry partners, and commercial partners. The agreement states that consent is the legal basis for sharing data with Content Providers for marketing of their products and services.

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