A congressional report estimates over $20.9 billion in consumer losses from identity theft linked to data broker breaches. The inquiry found several major data brokers used "no index" codes and other methods to hide opt-out tools, making it harder for people to protect their data from scammers. While four companies improved access to opt-out options after being contacted, one company, Findem, did not respond and reportedly fails to process most privacy requests. The main topics covered are data broker practices, consumer privacy risks, identity theft losses, and congressional investigation findings.