(12)The rights of the reported person accused of an infringement of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 should be protected in order to avoid reputational damages or other negative consequences. Furthermore, the rights of defence and access to remedies of the reported person should be fully respected at every stage of the procedure following the report. Member States should ensure the right of defence of the reported person, including the right to access to the file, the right to be heard and the right to seek effective remedy against a decision concerning the reported person under the applicable procedures set out in national law in the context of investigations or subsequent judicial proceedings.