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  In the case of the place I was thinking of when I wrote this comment, no. It was a small business. I understand it when I worked in IT for a midsize insurance company (you know, being risk adverse and all), but not for some random ass retailer.
context: As an IT worker of 24 years I can say that if you are using a work computer.....you betcha!! >
  
  It not just that too.  It's intrusive background checks, signing non-compete agreement, hyper micro management of time at work, etc.
  I worked it jobs that forced you to use your personal phone or give your social media account before >
  
  It’s wild. Some places I’ve worked did a fucking credit check. Like I work in IT for a living, not on Wall St. >
  
  Did you work for a financial institution or one that does something like make credit cards?  Because if so, those checks are there for a reason.