"Alan Davidson" is the name of:

*Alan Davidson (1924–2003), also British diplomat

*Alan Davidson (cricketer) (born 1929), Australian cricketer

*Alan Davidson (author) (born 1943), British author

*Alan Davidson (Australian footballer) (born 1960), Australian soccer player, member of the Football Federation Australia - Football Hall of Fame

*Alan Davidson (Scottish footballer) (born 1960), Scottish footballer

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It was a mixed day for the Internet on Capital Hill.

Consumers need to be notified when and what location information is collected.

This finding, if it's true, still doesn't change the basic argument we're having about the standards under which Carnivore should be used.

Consumers won't use systems they don't trust. Location services monitor movement and habits, something many consumers may not want known.

They admitted to making a huge mistake and they said they'd pay the money back, ... They showed some remorse. It's just a sad deal all the way around.

I think a lot of people feel it would be a mistake.

We ought to build systems that encourage 911 location services but that are not just personal tracking systems.

From a group that cares about civil liberties and cares about kids, this is the right answer.

I think there are huge land mines with wireless ahead.