In 2010, Google admitted that when collecting Street View photos around the world it also collected data from unsecured wireless networks. That led to a bunch of lawsuits. Recently, U.S. Federal Judge James Ware refused to dismiss a class action lawsuit based on allegations that Google violated the U.S. Federal Wiretap Act by collecting unsecured WiFi data when taking Street View photos. Google confirmed that its Street View Cars had been capturing WiFi network information in addition to Street View Photos dating back to 2006, claiming it was used to improve location-based services like search and maps.