They can send you a laptop running whatever they want. Unfortunately, you can’t install an agent not under your direct control on your freelance business laptop

They can send you a laptop running whatever they want. Unfortunately, you can’t install an agent not under your direct control on your freelance business laptop, because it would potentially compromise your confidentiality and security agreements with your other clients. This is out of showing your other clients the same level of respect that your subject client can expect.