"Kensington and Chelsea Council has now revealed a timeline for all residents whose data was stolen to be notified, hoping to begin the notification process by summer 2026."
"The incident is also being investigated by the police, as well as the Information Commissioners Office, with a careful review expected to take some months to fully understand the affected information."
"Alongside the investigation, we are strengthening our systems and working with cyber experts as part of a long term recovery programme to reduce future risk."
"A number of council services were affected by the cyber attack, including council tax collections, which have now resumed with residents facing a one-off higher than normal bill."
Kensington and Chelsea Council is addressing a data breach affecting multiple councils. A timeline for notifying residents has been established, aiming for summer 2026. An external expert is assisting in the process, with initial reviews concluding in March. The council is committed to transparency and is strengthening systems to mitigate future risks. Residents are advised to remain vigilant against scams. Council tax collections have resumed, with a one-off higher bill issued to cover missed payments, totaling over 12 million collected so far.
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