diff --git a/swh/model/model.py b/swh/model/model.py
--- a/swh/model/model.py
+++ b/swh/model/model.py
@@ -726,7 +726,7 @@
 
 
 class MetadataAuthorityType(Enum):
-    DEPOSIT = "deposit"
+    DEPOSIT_CLIENT = "deposit_client"
     FORGE = "forge"
     REGISTRY = "registry"