wa_update_privacy

Update privacy settings (lastSeen, online, profilePic, status, readReceipts, groupAdd).

SERVERWA MCP SOURCEdelltrak/wamcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/delltrak-wamcp/wa-update-privacy.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wa_update_privacy does on WA MCP

AI agents use wa_update_privacy to create or update resources in WA MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your WA MCP environment.

RISK

Why wa_update_privacy is rated Medium

This tool modifies user privacy preferences reversibly—changes can be undone by updating settings again. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute code (Execute), transfer money (Financial), or read/retrieve data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Update[s] privacy settings' for multiple user-facing attributes (lastSeen, online, profilePic, status, readReceipts, groupAdd). The word 'Update' indicates modification of existing configuration data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wa_update_privacy safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and WA MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For wa_update_privacy, this is the rule to start with:

wa_update_privacy Rate-limited

wa_update_privacy stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "wa_update_privacy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wa_update_privacy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect WA MCP, apply this rule, and every wa_update_privacy call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wa_update_privacy

What does the wa_update_privacy tool do? +

Update privacy settings (lastSeen, online, profilePic, status, readReceipts, groupAdd). It is categorised as a Write tool in the WA MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wa_update_privacy? +

Register the WA MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wa_update_privacy: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches WA MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wa_update_privacy? +

wa_update_privacy is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit wa_update_privacy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wa_update_privacy rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block wa_update_privacy completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wa_update_privacy. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides wa_update_privacy? +

wa_update_privacy is provided by the WA MCP server (delltrak/wamcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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