cyber resilience
Kensington and Chelsea Council is reviewing a recent cyber attack and data breach, while the City of London discusses economic security and cyber crime.
Kensington and Chelsea Council's review into a November 2025 cyber attack and data breach is expected to take up to a year, with a final report anticipated by March 2027. Councillor Tom Bennett, Lead Member for Modernisation and Change, confirmed in October 2026 that some resident data was copied and that individuals will be informed if sensitive information is identified.
The council's recovery from the November 2025 cyber attack is on track to restore all systems by the end of summer 2026, with service backlogs targeted for resolution by December 2026, a council meeting heard in July 2026. In July 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council also approved its Digital, Data and ICT Strategy 2026-2030, which aims to enhance cyber resilience.
Separately, the City of London's Economic Security and Cyber Crime Committee met in October 2026 and June 2026 to discuss various aspects of economic security and cyber crime. These discussions included updates on policing performance, the progress of the Joint Asset Recovery Database, and ongoing innovation initiatives.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's review into a cyber attack and data breach is expected to take up to a year, with a final report by March 2027. Source
- Councillor Tom Bennett confirmed in October 2026 that some resident data was copied in the Kensington and Chelsea cyber attack. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's recovery from the November 2025 cyber attack is on track to restore all systems by the end of summer 2026. Source
- The November 2025 cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea Council incurred direct costs of £1.162 million for the initial response and recovery. Source 1 Source 2
- Kensington and Chelsea Council approved its Digital, Data and ICT Strategy 2026-2030 in July 2026 to enhance cyber resilience. Source
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