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ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Property and equipment |  |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 132 | $ 132 | $ 116
Buildings | Minimum |  |  |
Property and equipment |  |  |
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) | 2.00% |  |
Buildings | Maximum |  |  |
Property and equipment |  |  |
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) | 10.00% |  |
Computer Equipment | Minimum |  |  |
Property and equipment |  |  |
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) | 17.00% |  |
Computer Equipment | Maximum |  |  |
Property and equipment |  |  |
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) | 33.00% |  |
Machinery and equipment | Minimum |  |  |
Property and equipment |  |  |
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) | 5.00% |  |
Machinery and equipment | Maximum |  |  |
Property and equipment |  |  |
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) | 33.00% |  |

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