The question isn't about the cyclist asserting a right to privacy, it's about whether it's a decent thing for Waymo to do regardless. There are more downsides than upsides (to the company) if they did do a public release of footage.

> There is no expectation of privacy with what happens on a public road.

There's a common misconception that there is not an expectation of privacy in public but this is not supported by the law. The notion does not help people but does help those that wish to surveil. Be careful with this claim.

Counter: see all the blurring in Google Maps Streetview.

IIRC they were sued about identifying people and car plates.

You can still be identified by things other than your face.