Large data and privacy breaches involving millions of individuals from multiple countries are becoming a far more common global phenomena. Data claims by individuals are expensive and, relative to the damages likely to be awarded, unaffordable on an individual basis, so class actions of whatever description appear to be the best mechanisms to bring big tech companies to account, and to give data subjects the possibility of some redress. However, courts around the world are grappling with the difficult question of how to give individuals access to an effective judicial remedy, including what damages to award, if any. This session will look at these issues in several leading countries and see how courts and governments are trying to get the balance right between the big tech companies and individuals rights.