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Account Creation Data Collection Required

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Account creation is a prerequisite for accessing certain features, meaning this data collection is non-negotiable for those who want to use those features.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you want to access certain features, you must provide Udemy with your email address, password, and account settings, which Udemy will store.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

Cookies may also allow us and our service providers to collect data about your use of our services, including text you enter, screen recordings of your mouse movements, and other interactions as you browse and use our services, even if you don't have an account or Profile.

GitHub Medium

We collect certain information when you open an account such as your GitHub handle, name, email address, password, payment information and transaction information.

ZipRecruiter Medium

authorize ZipRecruiter to connect your account to the account of a "Connected Site" (e.g., Google, LinkedIn, Monster, Facebook or Twitter), we may be able to access information you have provided to the Connected Site...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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In order to use certain features (like accessing content), you need to create a user account, which requires us to collect and store your email address, password, and account settings.

— Excerpt from Udemy's Udemy Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Udemy Privacy Policy
Entity
Udemy
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-029227
Document ID
CA-D-00164
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6a6c0aed8db59ed01baddd4fb86c21fe22b86fbd56ed90628ce929f03514ab25
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 02:48 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Udemy
Document: Udemy Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-029227
Captured: 2026-05-21 02:48:18 UTC
SHA-256: 6a6c0aed8db59ed0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/udemy/udemy-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-029227/account-creation-data-collection-required/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Udemy's Account Creation Data Collection Required clause do?

Account creation is a prerequisite for accessing certain features, meaning this data collection is non-negotiable for those who want to use those features.

How does this clause affect you?

If you want to access certain features, you must provide Udemy with your email address, password, and account settings, which Udemy will store.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 299 platforms. See the full comparison.

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