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star this property date less than 2021-05-19more like thismore than 2021-05-19
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Women and Equalities more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
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star this property hansard heading Racial Discrimination: Technology more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to her oral contribution of 24 March 2021, Official Report, column 907, if she will publish the research conducted by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities referred to in that answer; and what steps she is taking to prevent structural racism from being further entrenched by new technologies. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central remove filter
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
star this property answer text <p>The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities published its findings on 31 March 2021 and its report is available on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-report-of-the-commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a>. The Employment and Enterprise chapter of the report includes the Commission’s research about Artificial Intelligence systems and bias in technology.</p><p>The Commission has recommended that Government issue guidance that clarifies how to apply the Equality Act to algorithmic decision-making and require transparency for public sector bodies when such is applied to decision making concerning individuals. The Government is now considering the Commission’s recommendations in detail and will respond in full this summer.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2021-05-25T13:27:38.31Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-25T13:27:38.31Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Chi Onwurah remove filter
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star this property date less than 2021-06-09more like thismore than 2021-06-09
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Racial Discrimination: Technology more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the Answer of 25 May 2021 to Question 3857 on Racial Discrimination: Technology, whether she has made a further assessment of the feasibility of defining fairness mathematically as referred to in the The report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities published on 31 March 2021, other than in the research cited in footnotes 101-105 of that report. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central remove filter
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-14more like thismore than 2021-06-14
star this property answer text <p>The independent Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities published its findings on 31 March 2021. The report took an evidence-led approach drawing on academic research, expert views and over 2,300 submissions to the call for evidence. The Employment and Enterprise chapter of the report summarises the Commission’s research about Artificial Intelligence systems and bias in technology.</p><p>The Commission recommended that the government issue guidance that clarifies how to apply the Equality Act to algorithmic decision-making and require transparency for public sector bodies when this is applied to decisions concerning individuals. The government is still carefully considering the report’s findings and recommendations and will respond in full this summer.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2021-06-14T16:19:32.853Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-14T16:19:32.853Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-06-09more like thismore than 2021-06-09
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Racial Discrimination: Technology more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the Answer of 25 May 2021 to Question 3857 on Racial Discrimination: Technology and with reference to the conclusions report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report, published on 31 March 2021, whether it is her policy (a) that before dismissing any system, it should be compared with the alternative, (b) that an automated system may be imperfect, but a human system may be worse, and (c) to make a comparative assessment of the potential merits of using (i) automated and (ii) human systems. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central remove filter
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-14more like thismore than 2021-06-14
star this property answer text <p>The independent Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities published its findings on 31 March 2021. The report took an evidence-led approach drawing on academic research, expert views and over 2,300 submissions to the call for evidence. The Employment and Enterprise chapter of the report summarises the Commission’s research about Artificial Intelligence systems and bias in technology.</p><p>The Commission recommended that the government issue guidance that clarifies how to apply the Equality Act to algorithmic decision-making and require transparency for public sector bodies when this is applied to decisions concerning individuals. The government is still carefully considering the report’s findings and recommendations and will respond in full this summer.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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13053 more like this
13055 more like this
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less than 2021-06-14T16:19:32.917Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-14T16:19:32.917Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-06-09more like thismore than 2021-06-09
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Racial Discrimination: Technology more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the Answer of 25 May 2021 to Question 3857 on Racial Discrimination: Technology, whether the research referred to in that Answer is limited to the research cited in footnotes 101-105 of The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities' report dated 31 March 2021. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central remove filter
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-14more like thismore than 2021-06-14
star this property answer text <p>The independent Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities published its findings on 31 March 2021. The report took an evidence-led approach drawing on academic research, expert views and over 2,300 submissions to the call for evidence. The Employment and Enterprise chapter of the report summarises the Commission’s research about Artificial Intelligence systems and bias in technology.</p><p>The Commission recommended that the government issue guidance that clarifies how to apply the Equality Act to algorithmic decision-making and require transparency for public sector bodies when this is applied to decisions concerning individuals. The government is still carefully considering the report’s findings and recommendations and will respond in full this summer.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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13053 more like this
13054 more like this
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less than 2021-06-14T16:19:32.963Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-14T16:19:32.963Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-09-14more like thismore than 2021-09-14
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Biometrics: Equality more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the Centre for Data and Ethics Investigations report of November 2020, Review into bias in Algorithmic decision-making, what steps the Government has taken to develop cross-cutting guidance on the Equality Act 2010 and data protection laws in respect of algorithmic bias detection and mitigation. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central remove filter
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-09-22more like thismore than 2021-09-22
star this property answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) prohibits employers and service providers from discriminating against employees, job applicants and customers because of or in relation to a protected characteristic. This includes discrimination through actions taken as a result of deploying an algorithm or a similar artificial intelligence mechanism. The key test is how the employer or service provider acts and whether this is lawful under the Act, not the tools used in the decision-making process.</p><p>It is for the courts to interpret and apply the law, including where new and evolving technology is at play. To date, it has not been necessary to consider amendments to the Equality Act 2010 in this context and the Government has no plans to bring forward such legislation. However, we will continue to monitor developments.</p><p>On 10 September 2021 the government launched a public consultation, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/data-a-new-direction" target="_blank">Data: A new direction</a>. The consultation proposes reforms to enable organisations to use personal data and sensitive personal data for the purpose of managing the risk of bias in their AI systems. The consultation will close on 19 November 2021.</p><p>In addition, the Equality and Human Rights Commission is developing guidance for the public sector on algorithmic decision-making.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 49138 more like this
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less than 2021-09-22T08:52:57.15Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-22T08:52:57.15Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Chi Onwurah remove filter
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star this property date less than 2021-09-14more like thismore than 2021-09-14
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Biometrics: Equality more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Centre for Data and Ethics Investigations report of November 2020, Review into bias in Algorithmic Decision-making, what steps the Government has taken to clarify the Equality Act responsibilities of organisations using algorithmic decision-making; and whether the Government plans to bring forward proposed amendments to the Equality Act in respect of algorithmic bias in decision-making. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central remove filter
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-09-22more like thismore than 2021-09-22
star this property answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) prohibits employers and service providers from discriminating against employees, job applicants and customers because of or in relation to a protected characteristic. This includes discrimination through actions taken as a result of deploying an algorithm or a similar artificial intelligence mechanism. The key test is how the employer or service provider acts and whether this is lawful under the Act, not the tools used in the decision-making process.</p><p>It is for the courts to interpret and apply the law, including where new and evolving technology is at play. To date, it has not been necessary to consider amendments to the Equality Act 2010 in this context and the Government has no plans to bring forward such legislation. However, we will continue to monitor developments.</p><p>On 10 September 2021 the government launched a public consultation, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/data-a-new-direction" target="_blank">Data: A new direction</a>. The consultation proposes reforms to enable organisations to use personal data and sensitive personal data for the purpose of managing the risk of bias in their AI systems. The consultation will close on 19 November 2021.</p><p>In addition, the Equality and Human Rights Commission is developing guidance for the public sector on algorithmic decision-making.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2021-09-22T08:52:57.203Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-22T08:52:57.203Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-11-24more like thismore than 2021-11-24
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Equality: Artificial Intelligence more like this
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star this property question text What steps she is taking to tackle the effect of algorithmic bias on equality. more like this
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-11-24more like thismore than 2021-11-24
star this property answer text <p>We take this issue very seriously. On Monday my Rt Hon. friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced a review into possible inadvertent bias in medical devices. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has also set tackling the challenges faced by AI as one of the priority work areas in its draft strategic plan for the next three years. It is engaging with key stakeholders in AI, like the Ada Lovelace Institute and the Alan Turing Institute and is developing guidance on AI and the Public Sector Equality Duty, for government departments and public bodies, which will be published early in the new year.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2021-11-24T15:22:13.497Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-24T15:22:13.497Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-11-24more like thismore than 2021-11-24
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Racial Discrimination more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Answer of 14 June 2021 on Racial Discrimination: Technology, when a response to the The Independent Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report will be published; and what assessment she has made since the previous Answer of the feasibility of defining fairness mathematically as proposed in the Commission's Report. more like this
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-11-30more like thismore than 2021-11-30
star this property answer text <p>The Government is carefully considering the findings of the independent Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report and will publish its response in due course.</p><p>In line with the Commission’s findings, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/data-a-new-direction" target="_blank">consultation</a> in September 2021 examining the role of sensitive personal data in bias detection and mitigation in AI systems, and the use of the term ‘fairness’ in a data protection context. The consultation is now closed and DCMS is analysing the responses.</p><p>The National AI Strategy published in September 2021 also sets out further government action to address concerns around fairness and algorithmic bias. The strategy can be found here: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fnational-ai-strategy%2Fnational-ai-strategy-html-version&amp;data=04%7C01%7CPSKemiBadenoch%40communities.gov.uk%7C10fe3d73e06e4ea3b93b08d9b3e3360e%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637738610711539745%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=vKJGzOvbRZ6sLpLxOY7sHCHAkFT%2BWDEfSJsPSTBM8rA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-ai-strategy/national-ai-strategy-html-version</a>.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2021-11-30T10:46:16.317Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-30T10:46:16.317Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading STEM Subjects: Equality and Social Mobility more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of (a) the contribution of STEM careers to social mobility and (b) the adequacy of the Social Mobility Commission's new Social Mobility Index to (i) assess and (ii) improve diversity in STEM careers. more like this
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-12more like thismore than 2022-07-12
star this property answer text <p>We must draw on all our available talent and inspire more young people, including those currently under-represented in the STEM workforce, to take up STEM subjects and careers. Our focus on STEM diversity is primarily because of its importance to the UK's continued growth and its impact on wider society. STEM sector jobs are, on average, higher paid than those in the retail and care sectors, so supporting under-represented people into STEM helps their income, and supports our levelling up agenda.</p><p>The Equality Hub’s focus is on data and evidence, and a commitment to sharing that across Government so that we can all develop practical interventions that we know will have an impact. Officials work closely with other relevant departments, as well as academics and other organisations working in the sector to improve the shared evidence base.</p><p>The Social Mobility Commission (SMC), an independent body sponsored by the Equality Hub in the Cabinet Office, looks at social mobility from a UK perspective. The Social Mobility Commission's new Index does not focus on any one sector or industry, but looks at occupational classes more broadly, using the NS-SEC classifications from the ONS Labour Force Survey.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Derby North more like this
star this property answering member printed Amanda Solloway more like this
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less than 2022-07-12T16:43:09.153Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-12T16:43:09.153Z
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star this property label Biography information for Amanda Solloway more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-07-13more like thismore than 2022-07-13
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Equality: Technology more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to ensure that new technologies are deployed in accordance with equalities legislation. more like this
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Chi Onwurah more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-13more like thismore than 2022-07-13
star this property answer text <p>In its recently published Strategic Plan 2022 to 2025, the Equality and Human Rights Commission singled out digital services and artificial intelligence as one of its strategic priorities. The Commission intends to intervene where necessary to ensure that people are protected from discrimination online, just as they must be in more traditional settings.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Derby North more like this
star this property answering member printed Amanda Solloway more like this
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less than 2022-07-13T13:53:05.537Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-13T13:53:05.537Z
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star this property label Biography information for Amanda Solloway more like this
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