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Cybersecurity Disclosure Information (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023
CIO [Member]
Cybersecurity, Period of Relevant Work Experience (Year)	27 years
CISO [Member]
Cybersecurity, Period of Relevant Work Experience (Year)	28 years
Deputy CISO [Member]
Cybersecurity, Period of Relevant Work Experience (Year)	19 years

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