# Providing Places Data \[BETA]

## Location Data

In order for your data to pass validation in our Platform, `location.identifier` needs to be present. Whilst `schema:identifier` is an optional property in the [Modelling Opportunity Data Specification](https://openactive.io/modelling-opportunity-data/#describing-locations-code-schema-place-code-), our Platform has been designed to require it.

{% hint style="warning" %}
If your data does not include this field, your data will not appear in our [Places API](https://docs.imin.co/platform-products/search/imin-places-api-beta).
{% endhint %}
