duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act, except that the exceptions described in section 5(a)(2) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2) ) shall not apply. Any business entity who violates this Act or a regulation promulgated under this Act shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Federal Communications Commission In a case in which enforcement under this Act involves a business entity that is subject to the authority of the Federal Communications Commission, in enforcement actions by the Commission, the Commission shall consult with the Federal Communications Commission. (d) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau In a case in which enforcement under this Act relates to financial information or information associated with the provision of a consumer financial product or service, in enforcement actions by the Commission, the Commission shall consult with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (e) Consultation with the Attorney General required The Commission shall consult with the Attorney General before opening an investigation. If the Attorney General determines that such an investigation would impede an ongoing criminal investigation or national security activity, the Commission may not open such investigation. (f) Regulations (1) In general The Commission may promulgate regulations, in addition to the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 7(b), relating to the duties of the Commission under this Act, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, as the Commission determines to be necessary to carry out this Act. (2) Federal Communications Commission With regard to a regulation promulgated under this section that relates to an entity subject to the authority of the Federal Communications Commission, the Commission may only promulgate such regulation after consultation with the Federal