May my neighbour aim a camera at my garden?

A neighbour may install a camera for their own security (anti-burglary, monitoring own property). The camera may NOT film public space (pavement, street) or another's garden/house, except marginally and incidentally. That's a GDPR violation (processing without basis) and a civil privacy infringement (Dutch Constitution Art. 7 + tort Art. 6:162 BW). What is "marginal"? A gutter camera incidentally catching a corner of public pavement — often tolerated. A camera deliberately pointed over the fence at your entire garden/pool — unlawful. What to do? Step 1: direct conversation. Ask if the camera can be moved or repositioned. Resolves 80% of cases. Save evidence (photo of camera + viewing angle). Step 2: written notice. Registered letter with deadline (2-4 weeks) referencing GDPR + Constitution. Step 3: complaint to AP. The AP handles neighbour camera conflicts — a priority because it's a common issue. Step 4: civil court. Summary proceedings (urgent matter) or full proceedings. Court can order removal + penalty payment. Step 5: neighbourhood mediation. For some cases an external mediator helps (municipality sometimes free). Gather evidence: photo of camera from your side, photo of viewing field, date, witnesses, any correspondence. Special cases: doorbell cameras (Ring, Nest) — may film your own front door, not structurally the whole street. Drone with camera over your garden = separate rules (aviation law + drones decree). Self-help: block with screen/hedge, but you're not obliged — the burden is on the camera placer to stay within the law.