cancel_customer_data_erasure · Shopify Graphql MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What cancel_customer_data_erasure does on Shopify Graphql

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cancel_customer_data_erasure needs a policy

This tool cancels a pending erasure request, which is a reversible write operation — it modifies the state of a GDPR erasure request from pending to cancelled. It does not delete data itself; rather it prevents deletion, making it a Write action. Misuse could result in privacy/compliance issues but is not directly destructive or financial.

From the tool's definition Cancel a pending customer data erasure request (GDPR). Can only cancel requests that haven't

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Verdict

cancel_customer_data_erasure Rate-limited

cancel_customer_data_erasure 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": {
    "cancel_customer_data_erasure": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cancel_customer_data_erasure_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Shopify Graphql, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about cancel_customer_data_erasure

What does the cancel_customer_data_erasure tool do? +

Cancel a pending customer data erasure request (GDPR). Can only cancel requests that haven. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Shopify Graphql MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on cancel_customer_data_erasure? +

Register the Shopify Graphql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cancel_customer_data_erasure: 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 Shopify Graphql. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cancel_customer_data_erasure? +

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

Can I rate-limit cancel_customer_data_erasure? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cancel_customer_data_erasure 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 cancel_customer_data_erasure completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cancel_customer_data_erasure. 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 cancel_customer_data_erasure? +

cancel_customer_data_erasure is provided by the Shopify Graphql MCP server (uvu-store/shopify-graphql-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.