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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Data Processing, Outsourcing Services And Other Agreements, expiration year | 2015 |
Data Processing, Outsourcing Services And Other Agreements, estimated aggregate contractual obligation | $ 100 | $ 60
Non Cancelable Contractual Obligations within any annual period |  | $ 40
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Data Processing, Outsourcing Services And Other Agreements, expiration year | 2023 |

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