diff --git a/scripts/bpf_doc.py b/scripts/bpf_doc.py
index 61b7dddedc46..0669bac5e900 100755
--- a/scripts/bpf_doc.py
+++ b/scripts/bpf_doc.py
@@ -513,7 +513,7 @@ eBPF programs can have an associated license, passed along with the bytecode
 instructions to the kernel when the programs are loaded. The format for that
 string is identical to the one in use for kernel modules (Dual licenses, such
 as "Dual BSD/GPL", may be used). Some helper functions are only accessible to
-programs that are compatible with the GNU Privacy License (GPL).
+programs that are compatible with the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL).
 
 In order to use such helpers, the eBPF program must be loaded with the correct
 license string passed (via **attr**) to the **bpf**\\ () system call, and this