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Neighbour's Security Camera Pointed Directly Into My Bedroom Window - Refuses To Adjust It

I own a semi-detached in Hamilton. About two months ago my neighbour (he owns his unit) installed a security camera on the side of his house that faces directly into my bedroom window. I'm not exaggerating when I say directly - you can clearly see into my room during the day and at night when the lights are on.

I approached him about it three weeks ago and asked politely if he could adjust the angle so it's not capturing the inside of my home. He said no, it's for security and he has the right to protect his property. I explained I have no issue with him having cameras, I just don't want one filming into my private bedroom. He basically shrugged and said "not my problem, it's on my property."

I've taken photos showing what the camera angle captures from his side. I also tested it by standing in my bedroom and you can clearly make out details - my bed, dresser, if I'm changing clothes etc.

I looked into this a bit and found some stuff about reasonable expectation of privacy but I'm not sure how this works in Ontario specifically. He keeps saying because the camera is physically on his property he can point it wherever he wants.

Is this actually legal? What are my options here? Do I need to involve a lawyer or is there some kind of complaint I can file first? I really don't want this to escalate but I also can't just live with someone recording my bedroom indefinitely.

Location: Hamilton canada

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Neighbour's Security Camera Pointed Directly Into My Bedroom Window - Refuses To Adjust It

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