Consumers are at risk of credit card breaches because of companies making audio recordings, the data protection watchdog warns.

The data protection watchdog has told Sky News that consumers need to be increasingly wary of what companies do with credit card details given over the phone or online. The warning from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) comes as record numbers use internet and telephone shopping services ahead of Christmas. ICO head of strategic liaison Jonathan Bamford told Sky News: "Although Christmas is the season for giving, be very, very careful when you give your personal details. "It's really valuable - treat it like your money." He added: "You should be very wary of who you are dealing with in an online transaction, if you are not confident with the organisation don't proceed with it."....Read more here: Data Watchdog Gives Christmas Warning