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Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Expenses Incurred and Amounts Accrued (Details) - Data Breach - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | 27 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Jan. 30, 2016
Liabilities |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 171 | $ 61 |
Expenses incurred/insurance receivable recorded | 39 | 191 |
Payments made/received | (130) | (81) |
Ending balance | 80 | 171 | $ 80
Insurance Receivable |  |  |
Beginning balance | 60 | 44 |
Expenses incurred/insurance receivable recorded | 0 | 46 | 90
Payments made/received | (40) | (30) |
Ending balance | $ 20 | $ 60 | $ 20

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