diff --git a/github/secret_scanning.go b/github/secret_scanning.go
index bea3f0e701f..ef82f58b1a9 100644
--- a/github/secret_scanning.go
+++ b/github/secret_scanning.go
@@ -82,14 +82,14 @@ type SecretScanningAlertListOptions struct {
 type SecretScanningAlertUpdateOptions struct {
 	// Required. Sets the state of the secret scanning alert. Can be either open or resolved.
 	// You must provide resolution when you set the state to resolved.
-	State *string `url:"state,omitempty"`
+	State *string `json:"state,omitempty"`
 
 	// A comma-separated list of secret types to return. By default all secret types are returned.
-	SecretType *string `url:"secret_type,omitempty"`
+	SecretType *string `json:"secret_type,omitempty"`
 
 	// Required when the state is resolved. The reason for resolving the alert. Can be one of false_positive,
 	// wont_fix, revoked, or used_in_tests.
-	Resolution *string `url:"resolution,omitempty"`
+	Resolution *string `json:"resolution,omitempty"`
 }
 
 // Lists secret scanning alerts for eligible repositories in an enterprise, from newest to oldest.