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Kensington and Chelsea Council is reviewing a cyber attack and data breach, with a full report expected by March 2027.

Kensington and Chelsea Council is undertaking a comprehensive review into a cyber attack and data breach, which is expected to take up to a year to complete. A final report is anticipated by March 2027. Councillor Tom Bennett, Lead Member for Modernisation and Change, confirmed that some resident data was copied by attackers.

Councillor Bennett stated that if the review identifies individual sensitive or high-risk information has been affected, residents will be informed. The review aims to determine the exact nature of the personal data breach and the likely risks incurred for residents.

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  1. A review into a cyber attack and data breach at Kensington and Chelsea Council is expected to take up to a year. Source
  2. A final report on the cyber attack and data breach is anticipated by March 2027. Source
  3. Councillor Tom Bennett confirmed that some resident data was copied by attackers. Source
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