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Right not to be subject to solely automated decisions

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes a recognized right that limits Coursera's ability to make fully automated consequential decisions about users without human involvement.

Interpretive note: The clause states a right but does not specify the mechanism by which users may invoke it, nor whether this right is granted by Coursera contractually or acknowledged as a pre-existing legal right. The canonical claim uses 'recognizes' to remain neutral on that question.

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)

Coursera acknowledges that you have the right to not be bound by decisions made entirely through automated processing when those decisions carry legal or similarly significant consequences.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing which produces legal effects or similarly significant effects on you.

— Excerpt from Coursera's Coursera Privacy Notice

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Coursera Privacy Notice
Entity
Coursera
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-028974
Document ID
CA-D-00158
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3c5d29b9e68e11ce59e899d357a4125c9cdd43a884fc699ab73522c51379edab
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 05:07 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Coursera
Document: Coursera Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-028974
Captured: 2026-05-21 05:07:28 UTC
SHA-256: 3c5d29b9e68e11ce…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/coursera/coursera-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-028974/right-not-to-be-subject-to-solely-automated-decisions/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Coursera's Right not to be subject to solely automated decisions clause do?

This clause establishes a recognized right that limits Coursera's ability to make fully automated consequential decisions about users without human involvement.

How does this clause affect you?

Coursera acknowledges that you have the right to not be bound by decisions made entirely through automated processing when those decisions carry legal or similarly significant consequences.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 215 platforms. See the full comparison.

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