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It's both. Convenience for you (no need to buy one), security for them (they can control software, updates, and data access). Assume *anything* you do on a company laptop can be monitored. Use it strictly for work purposes only. Keep personal Browse, files, and communication on your own devices.
Definitely treat it as company property. They likely have monitoring software for security compliance, asset tracking, and potentially productivity (though the latter is controversial). Don't save personal passwords, log into personal accounts (beyond what's absolutely necessary and work-approved), or store personal files on it.
It's standard practice for security reasons. Companies need to protect their data and ensure software licensing is managed. While horror stories exist, most aren't actively watching your screen 24/7 but will investigate if there's a security breach or policy violation. Just be sensible: work only.
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