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possible failure
). It should be defined how 
communications are to be carried out via e-mail, websites, 
classic and mobile telephony and via radio, including a 
definition of central flows of information and reporting 
Coordination of 
communication channels 

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channels. An analysis of the (global) media situation is 
also of special importance in this context, as in many 
cases the psychological effect can dramatise events 
which are actually of only limited severity.  
Particular attention is to be devoted to parts of the 
company (e.g. facilities) where, in the area of installations 
meriting special protection, there is a threat to human 
life 
or serious harm to people’s health is to be feared.
This information is crucial to efficient communications with 
government agencies and should also form an integral 
part of the corporate baseline protection concept. 
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On the question of any concerns regarding the publication 
of sensitive data, the vested interests concerned require 
to be weighed up carefully in each individual case 
concerned. It is to be noted that informing third parties 
of risks pertaining to them not only constitutes a right of 
individual liberty but also serves as a precautionary 
element
. In addition to weighing up vested interests, 
appropriate criteria thus require to be developed in order 
weigh up the possible loss of security against a possible 
gain in protection. 
Risk communications:
Publication of sensitive 
data
3.4.3 Planning for the event of failure and 
Business Continuity Management 
 
In order to enable business operations to be largely 
maintained in the event of a crisis, or at least to set up