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Template No.: T-TK006 Template Title: Publication Approval Workflow (Magazine/News Statement Published Too Early)

 THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

Template No.: T-TK006

Template Title: Publication Approval Workflow (Magazine/News Statement Published Too Early)

Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: TK-006 / Cluster E (Science, Testing, Misinformation) + Cluster C (Institution-Building, MoUs)

Linked Templates / Policies: T-TK004 External-Claim Verification SOP; T-TK005 Public Correction Procedure; Media & Public Statement SOP; Data Protection & Confidentiality Policy; Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive Handling Rules; No-Gift Policy; Conflict Resolution & Security SOP; Incident Reporting Form

Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______

Prepared by / Role: _______________________

Office / Unit: ____________________________

Country / Location: _______________________

Confidentiality Level:
Internal only [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive [ ]

Use of this form (tick):
New case / action [ ] Follow-up [ ] Annual review [ ] Archive only [ ]


1) Purpose

This workflow stops early or wrong publication about relics, testing, donations, conflicts, or “official proof”.

Goal:

  • Publish only true and verified information.

  • Protect sacred items and community harmony.

  • Keep a clear approval record (who approved, when, and why).

Main rule: No publication without written approval.


2) What counts as “publication”

This workflow applies to:

  • Magazine articles, newsletters, brochures

  • Press releases, media interviews

  • Website updates, social media posts

  • Posters, event flyers

  • Any document with HSWAGATA name/logo


3) Roles (must be named for each publication)

Publication Request Owner (staff) : __________________________
Fact-Check Lead (verification) : ____________________________
Comms Editor (language/style) : _____________________________
Security / Risk Reviewer (if needed) : _______________________
Legal / MoU Reviewer (if needed) : __________________________
Final Approver (Board delegate / Director) : _________________

Two-person rule: At least 2 staff must review before final approval.


4) Publication risk level (choose one)

Level 1 — Low

General education (history, museum hours, simple event info).
Risk: low.

Level 2 — Medium

Mentions donors, partnerships, photos of objects, staff names.
Risk: medium.

Level 3 — High

Mentions relic authenticity, testing, “official letters”, conflicts, theft, custody, police, government, or sensitive claims.
Risk: high.

Tick one: Level 1 [ ] Level 2 [ ] Level 3 [ ]

If Level 3: T-TK004 (external-claim verification) must be completed before approval.


5) Step-by-step workflow (must follow in order)

Step 1 — Publication request intake

Fill in:
Title / topic: ____________________________________________
Type: Magazine [ ] Press [ ] Website [ ] Social [ ] Flyer [ ] Other: ____
Target audience: __________________________________________
Publish date requested: ____ / ____ / ______
Why we publish (purpose): _________________________________

Attachments: draft text [ ] images [ ] sources list [ ]


Step 2 — Source list and evidence check (mandatory)

Attach a simple “source list”:

  • Where did each key fact come from?

  • Who said it?

  • What document supports it?

Source list attached [ ] Yes [ ] No

If the draft includes any of these, tick and verify:
Testing claim [ ] (must link to approved testing record)
Government/official letter [ ] (must verify with T-TK004)
Authenticity claim [ ] (must be verified + Board approved)
Conflict case [ ] (must be approved by Security/Board)
Donor names [ ] (must have donor consent)


Step 3 — Fact-check (verification gate)

Fact-Check Lead name: __________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Check points (tick):
All names spelled correctly [ ]
Dates and places correct [ ]
No “certainty words” without proof (e.g., “confirmed authentic”) [ ]
All “official” claims verified (use T-TK004 if needed) [ ]
No sacred-restricted images included [ ]
No personal data included (ID, phone, address) [ ]

Result:
Pass [ ] Needs edits [ ] Fail (do not publish) [ ]

Notes: _____________________________________________________


Step 4 — Ethics + Right Speech check (mandatory)

Comms Editor name: ____________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Check points (tick):
Language is calm and respectful [ ]
No blame/shame words [ ]
No insults or sarcasm [ ]
Promotes peace and trust [ ]
Clear “verified / unverified” wording [ ]

Result:
Pass [ ] Needs edits [ ] Fail [ ]


Step 5 — Risk/Security review (required for Level 3)

Security/Risk Reviewer: ________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Check points (tick):
No details that help theft or harm security [ ]
No location details of storage rooms [ ]
No staff private schedules [ ]
No unverified accusations [ ]
Conflict risk assessed (low/med/high) [ ]

Risk outcome:
Approved [ ] Approved with changes [ ] Not approved [ ]


Step 6 — Legal / MoU review (only when needed)

Needed if the draft mentions:
Partners [ ] MoUs [ ] Government agencies [ ] Legal disputes [ ] Donor conditions [ ]

Legal/MoU Reviewer: _________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Outcome: Approved [ ] Changes [ ] Not approved [ ]


Step 7 — Final approval (must be written)

Final Approver: _______________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Decision:
Approved to publish [ ]
Approved with edits (attach edits) [ ]
Not approved [ ]

Publish channels allowed:
Website [ ] Social [ ] Press [ ] Print [ ] Other: ________

Signature: ____________________________


6) Version control (stop “wrong draft” publication)

Use this rule:

  • Drafts must have a version number and date.

  • Only one file is marked “FINAL APPROVED”.

Record:
Draft version numbers used: v1 [ ] v2 [ ] v3 [ ] v4 [ ]
Final approved file name: __________________________________
Stored at (folder): ________________________________________
Who can upload/post (names): _______________________________


7) Emergency stop rule (if new risk appears)

If any new information shows a claim may be wrong:
Stop publication immediately [ ]
Notify Board delegate [ ]
Start verification again (T-TK004) [ ]
If already published, start correction (T-TK005) [ ]


8) If something was published too early (post-incident mini-check)

Date/time of early publication: _____________________________
Channel: _________________________________________________
What was wrong? (short): ___________________________________

Actions taken:
Content removed/paused [ ]
Correction posted (T-TK005) [ ]
Internal incident report filed [ ]
Lessons learned meeting held [ ] Date: ____ / ____ / ______


9) Archive checklist (must attach)

Approved final text [ ]
All drafts (for record) [ ]
Source list [ ]
Verification proof emails/calls [ ]
Approval signatures [ ]
Screenshots of published item [ ]
Correction records (if any) [ ]

Filed by: _______________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Reviewed by (Head/Board delegate): ______________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

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