Is the chimney capped at the top? If so, and there’s not a lot of moisture ingress, you should be fine. I’d run some fibre alongside the Ethernet too so you can run 10GbE or 25GbE in the future if you wish.
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If they're Cat5/6 cables, in the U.S., they're low voltage and don't need a licensed electrician.
You're supposed to support the cables by attaching them to the surface. You're not supposed to leave them dangling or lying. They don't require a conduit though. If you get quality outdoor Cat6 cables, they're probably well protected in a dry covered chimney.