other law or regulation, or in any action, suit, or proceeding to which the Agency is a party. (3) Compromise of actions The Agency may compromise or settle any action if such compromise is approved by the court. (4) Notice to the attorney general (A) In general When commencing a civil action under Federal privacy law, or any rule thereunder, the Agency shall notify the Attorney General. (B) Notice and coordination (i) Notice of other actions In addition to any notice required under subparagraph (A), the Agency shall notify the Attorney General concerning any action, suit, or proceeding to which the Agency is a party. (ii) Coordination In order to avoid conflicts and promote consistency regarding litigation of matters under Federal law, the Attorney General and the Agency shall consult regarding the coordination of investigations and proceedings, including by negotiating an agreement for coordination by not later than 180 days after the transfer date. The agreement under this clause shall include provisions to ensure that parallel investigations and proceedings involving the Federal privacy laws are conducted in a manner that avoids conflicts and does not impede the ability of the Attorney General to prosecute violations of Federal criminal laws. (iii) Rule of construction Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to limit the authority of the Agency under this Act, including the authority to interpret Federal privacy law. (5) Forum Any civil action brought under this Act may be brought in a United States district court or in any court of competent jurisdiction of a state in a district in which the defendant is located or resides or is doing business, and such court shall have jurisdiction to enjoin such person and to require compliance with any Federal privacy law. (6) Time for bringing action (A) In general Except as otherwise permitted by law or equity, no action may be brought under this Act more than 3 years after the date of discovery of the violation to which an action relates. (B) Limitations under