technology strategy
Kensington and Chelsea Council is reviewing a cyber attack and data breach, with a final report expected by March 2027.
Kensington and Chelsea Council is undertaking a comprehensive review into a cyber attack and data breach, 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 by attackers. The review will identify if individual sensitive or high-risk information was affected, with the council assuring that affected residents would be informed.
The review, which Councillor Peter Marshall questioned in October 2026, is expected to take up to a year to complete. This incident highlights aspects of technology strategy, which involves a plan for how an organisation uses information technology to achieve its objectives, including data security and management.
Key facts
- A comprehensive review into a cyber attack and data breach at Kensington and Chelsea Council is expected to take up to a year to complete. Source
- A final report on the Kensington and Chelsea Council cyber attack is anticipated by March 2027. Source
- Councillor Tom Bennett confirmed in October 2026 that some resident data was copied by attackers at Kensington and Chelsea Council. Source
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