[uk_programmer]

I assume if the PC isn't mine e.g. machine provided by employer, or the box isn't mine (router from ISP) It is probably has telemetry of some sort. I also expect device s like a phone/pager etc from an employer to be monitored in one way or another.

[bdcravens]

Many also use it on computers owned by contractors, requiring its use to bill time.

[dawnerd]

In that case can't you just install it on a tiny vm on a server?