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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Cybersecurity Incident, Investigation, Remediation, Legal, And Other Professional Services |
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] |
Loss contingency, loss in period | $ 800.9

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