API
Application Programming Interface
A machine-readable interface used by platforms and software to exchange data with SDEPs or other systems.
Glossary
Terms used in the tracker
Hover or focus abbreviations such as SDEPSingle Digital Entry PointA national gateway/API for electronic data transmission between short-term rental platforms and competent authorities., STR-APShort-Term Rental Application ProfileSEMICeu semantic/data-model profile for harmonising short-term rental data concepts across Member States and platforms., and PMSProperty Management SystemSoftware used by accommodation operators to manage units, bookings, calendars, listings, and operations. to see short explanations across the site.
CA
Competent Authority
A public authority authorised to receive or use short-term rental data, such as a municipality, ministry, or enforcement body.
CIN
Codice Identificativo Nazionale
Italy's national identification code for accommodation and short-term rental structures.
CRS
Coordinate Reference System
Defines how coordinates map to places on Earth. Important for regulated-area shapefiles and address matching.
ECL
Europa Component Library
The European Commission's design system for Europa websites. STR Tracker uses it as design inspiration, not as official branding.
EU
European Union
The political and legal union that adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/1028.
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation
EU data-protection regulation. Relevant because STR reporting can involve personal or commercially sensitive information.
OAuth2
OAuth 2.0 Authorization Framework
Authentication and authorisation framework used by the public SDEP reference implementation.
PMS
Property Management System
Software used by accommodation operators to manage units, bookings, calendars, listings, and operations.
SDEP
Single Digital Entry Point
A national gateway/API for electronic data transmission between short-term rental platforms and competent authorities.
SEMIC
Semantic Interoperability Community
European interoperability community connected to the European Commission and Interoperable Europe ecosystem.
STR
Short-Term Rental
Short-term accommodation rental services, platforms, and related reporting obligations.
STR-AP
Short-Term Rental Application Profile
SEMICeu semantic/data-model profile for harmonising short-term rental data concepts across Member States and platforms.
VUD
Ventanilla Unica Digital de Arrendamientos
Spain's national digital one-stop shop for short-term rental data collection and exchange.
XBRL
eXtensible Business Reporting Language
Structured reporting format. Spain uses XBRL for a host-side annual short-term rental filing model.